Overview
Our client as leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to recruit a Senior Accounts Manager with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department.
Work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry)
Supervision and mentoring of trainees.
Direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service
Experience & Skills
ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice
Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable
Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing
A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE
Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from partners)
Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
Good attention to detail
Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management
Excellent IT skills – Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software
Ability to work with people at all levels
Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support
Current driving licence
On offer
Competitive salary – depending on skills and experience
Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
Flexible working including Flexitime system
Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
Modern and friendly working environment
Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
Structured CPD, training and development programme
Professional subscriptions reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programme