Job Description

Clients and Relationships:

• Act as the first point of contact for the client, ensuring that all communication, whether written or spoken is in a professional manner
• Assist clients with ad hoc questions in relation to financial matters and where appropriate financial resources implications thereof where possible
• Maintain good relationship with clients
• Respond to and deal with client queries in a professional and timely manner
• Assist clients with the use of accounting systems, such as Xero, QuickBooks etc…

Team Management and Development:

• Delegate work, where appropriate, to junior members of the team, to allow them to learn and develop
• Train junior members of the team on accounts software and other processes necessary for the role

Financials:

• Be aware of chargeable time and charge-out rates, so that jobs are completed on a timely basis, within the budgets provided

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

AAT qualified and pursuing ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification as relevant Good VAT knowledge Proven experience of statutory and management accounts preparation for UK entities Experience of audit file preparation and liaison with audit staff Competent using MS Office particularly Excel - intermediate / advanced level is required Proficient in use of accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks and other relevant packages Excellent client interacting and relationship building skills Team worker / basic people management skills Strong verbal communication and report writing skills Strong organisational and time management skills with proven planning and prioritising skills and able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus Able to influence internal clients / colleagues