Senior Manager

Our client is a highly successful accounting practice based near Romford, East London (10 mins from Stratford) with a continually growing team,. Our client base is hugely varied and includes clients in sectors from tech start-ups, property investment companies, wholesalers, retailers, consultants, large group companies and non-listed PLCs.

You will be expected to work autonomously, managing and evaluating various client and internal demands to achieve agreed deadlines. They strive to continually exceed client expectations on service and delivery.

A proven track record of expertise in accounting and corporate tax and within varied industries is a pre-requisite for the role. A good level of VAT and personal tax  is also important.  What will make the successful candidate stand out are their inter-personal skills both verbal and written which must be outstanding.

IT knowledge is critical and we expect the right candidate to be exceptionally competent on Excel. They should also be comfortable with cloud based bookkeeping solutions. Financial modelling and cash flow projections are also often required by clients .

The role will be primarily office based, though the client does encourage accounts department managers to visit key clients as well as attending external meetings with the Directors.  In addition, they would look to accounts department managers to look to get involved in business development

For the right candidate there are significant career progression and specialisation opportunities beyond manager as the client looks to continually grow and develop.

 

Job role:

• Manage a client portfolio of limited company clients allocated based on the experience of the candidate.
• Allocation of client assignments and team members on the work planner
• Review and feedback of accounts and supporting file
• Day-to-day client queries
• Be part of a management team responsible for the efficiencies and mentoring of the accounts department
• Budgeting and WIP management of client portfolio
• Weekly meetings and reporting with Directors
• Ensure technically up to date with the latest accounting and tax aspects
• Taking on small short-term internal projects as they arise

Salary/Benefits:

• Very competitive
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional 3 duvet days a year
• 4pm office finish on Fridays
• Regular team events
• Table tennis in the office

Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Sage, Xero and Receipt Bank
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques
• Good level of knowledge of VAT, rules and schemes
• A good level of personal tax knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of IRIS accounts suite would be advantageous
• Some previous audit exposure would be advantageous
• Superb written and spoken English
• Must be highly enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Can work as part of a team or independently
• The ability to drive would be useful

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