Job Description

Responsible for delivering specified deliverables to clients in accordance with internal and external deadlines. 

• Works autonomously on day to day tasks for their allocated portfolio - typically more complex entities and platinum clients in the team portfolio
• Responsible for ensuring all deliverables for their specific portfolio are met
• Supports the target operating model by ensuring appropriate tasks for their portfolio are completed by more junior members of the team
• Adheres to agreed timeline/schedules for their portfolio - statutory and client deadlines, audit plans, internal work schedules such as iXBRL
• Fosters strong client relationships with their allocated portfolio
• Supports the wider office in change initiatives through participation in projects, sharing ideas and supporting the implementation of changes to procedures or new systems
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of primary accounting documents, accounting statements and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and UK GAAP)
• Responsible for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met for their client allocation and supports the Client Account Manager in achieving this for the wider team
• Responsible for preparing all compliance related filings (like CBI and tax filings)
• Reviews accounting entries processed by Trainee and Client Accountants for their allocated portfolio.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with their allocated clients and internal/external stakeholders. Follow ‘Our Service Promise’ delivery guidelines for relationship management
• Performs daily work with high complexity (i.e. preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts (both standalone and consolidated) under UK GAAP and IFRS, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, etc)
• Manages the audit process for their allocated clients and supports the wider team in adhering to the overall audit plan
• Supports the Client Account Manager by ensuring that less complex tasks for their allocated portfolio are appropriately allocated to the more junior team members
• Assists the Client Account Manager in reviewing the work of junior team members
• Provides support to junior team members (including on the job training) with complex work/calculations
• Oversees month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations to roll forward financial statement preparation - reviewing all reconciliations and ensuring they are followed-up on
• Oversees VAT compliance, corporate income tax returns and other filings for their allocated portfolio, and supports the company in overseeing the delivery of these tasks across the team portfolio
• Keeps up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation
• Provide technical support to the team
• Supports the Client Account Manager in maintaining and maximizing revenues for the team portfolio including the invoicing cycle to ensure all fees, including out of scope work, are billed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate in a relevant field
• Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA)
• Candidate with at least 1-year PQE
• Structured finance experience preferable if working on a SPV/SFS portfolio is desirable
• Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organize themselves
• Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system
• Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice background with strong client servicing skills is desirable
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions based on insight and knowledge that impact the immediate team
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring high standards of delivery to clients
• Actively engages with clients to understand needs and will place a high priority on client service and satisfaction
• Prioritizes clients’ issues and addresses them accordingly
• Will keep up to date with business trends / changes in the law that will impact their role
• Can demonstrate the impact of own actions on immediate team
• Plans, co-ordinates and manages internal and external resources to deliver results in a timely, accurate and professional manager
• Informally manages expectations of more senior colleagues regularly.
• Will share knowledge to ensure targets are met
• Manages internal and external stakeholder expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate
• Can deal with conflict in a controlled manner and persuade other ‘Executive’ level staff.
• Builds credibility across all stakeholder groups
• Able to engage with individuals across all areas of an organization around their area of specialism
• Manages expectations so clients always feel valued
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and seeking solutions
• Ensures relevant information is obtained and shared as needed
• Takes responsibility for delivering superior products and services
• Implements improvements to client service
• Build rapport with clients