Accountancy, Banking and Finance

Company And Role Overview –
Join our client’s team as an Accounts Senior and take on an exciting role where you'll prepare client accounts across a diverse range of sectors! You'll play a crucial part in ensuring accuracy and excellence, presenting your work for review by managers or partners. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Main Responsibilities –

• Ensure projects are finished on schedule and within budget
• Address review points and make necessary adjustments to accounts
• Collaborate with the Tax Department to resolve any inquiries
• Stay current with technical knowledge
• Perform any additional tasks needed to support the smooth operation of the project and department

Requirements –

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical expertise
• Demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in IT, with familiarity in Xero, CaseWare, Sage, and CCH being a plus

Benefits –

• Flexible working arrangements with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing
• Potential for promotion to Partnership for exceptional candidates
• Opportunities to engage in social, charitable, and environmental initiatives
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure

Company And Role Overview –

Exciting news! Our client, a prestigious and rapidly expanding accountancy firm celebrated for its exceptional accounting and advisory services, is gearing up for a thrilling period of expansion. They're on the lookout for a skilled semi-senior accountant to join their award-winning team in a client-facing role. If you're passionate about accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, coupled with top-notch communication and interpersonal skills, this is the opportunity for you! As part of this dynamic team, you'll be tasked with fostering client relationships, providing invaluable financial guidance, and expertly handling the preparation of accounts, CT600, and personal tax returns for a diverse range of entities including companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Join us in this exciting journey of growth and success!

Main Responsibilities –

• Addressing client inquiries
• Offering forecasts, references, management accounts, and budgeting as needed
• Streamlining client business functions and eliminating inefficiencies
• Reporting directly to department heads
• Serving as the main contact for a portfolio of clients to establish and sustain robust relationships
• Ensuring the delivery of precise, high-quality work and compliance with risk management standards

Requirements –

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounts and client-facing position
• Relevant accounting background in a comparable role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines

Company And Role Overview –

Join our client, an award-winning and rapidly growing accountancy firm, dedicated to providing top-tier accounting and advisory services! As they embark on this thrilling phase of expansion, we are on the hunt for a dynamic and results-driven Assistant Cloud Manager to become a part of their vibrant team. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the precision and timely submission of VAT returns and deliver insightful management figures that empower clients' decision-making processes. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to build strong relationships with clients, deeply understand their businesses, and identify ways to boost efficiencies within their finance departments. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with an innovative firm, this role is perfect for you!

Main Responsibilities –

• Manage team workflow and prioritize tasks to ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform initial bookkeeping using cloud-based software and automation to establish efficient processes and systems for new clients, enabling effective delegation to team members
• Respond promptly to internal and client inquiries
• Address historical bookkeeping issues as needed
• Offer bookkeeping training and support to clients, both in person and online, for Xero, Dext, and other necessary applications

Requirements –

• In-depth knowledge of accounting and tax principles
• ???????Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to understand and adapt to the personalities of team members and clients
• Familiarity with VAT and bookkeeping software such as Xero, Dext, A2X, etc
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Strategise assignments and coordinating with clients to address their needs and key aspects of the task.
• Evaluating the feasibility of outsourcing versus in-house completion of tasks.
• Formulating budgets and timelines, obtaining client approval, and ensuring adherence to these parameters.
• Supervising the progress of assignments, delegating tasks, and reviewing staff work to maintain quality standards.
• Engaging in business development activities.
• Offering prompt feedback to partners regarding client issues and delivering well-organized files with minimal review requirements.
• Identifying potential additional revenue streams for the firm and discussing these opportunities with clients.
• Overseeing team performance and development to ensure consistent high-quality work, providing timely feedback to team members, and regularly updating partners on team progress.
• Ensuring punctual completion of milestones, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals.
• Fulfilling any other responsibilities necessary for the role's execution.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualification with strong technical proficiency.
• Demonstrated success in managing portfolios.
• Exceptional communication abilities in written and verbal English.
• Essential experience in statutory and management accounting within a Mid-Tier Practice.
• Vital experience in team management and development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standards.
• Proficient in IT, advantageous experience with Xero, CaseWare, Sage, and CCH.