Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) looking for your next challenge? Do you love finding solutions to client’s problems and adding value to their business? We have an exciting new role within our growing Local Team (Small Business Unit) that could be your perfect fit. Day to day you'll be working with our smaller owner-managed businesses, one of the largest entrepreneurial client base in the South East, spread across every sector, making a genuine impact on their success. We offer an end-to-end process to our clients, acting as a one stop shop for their accounting and tax needs by taking the pain out of their compliance needs. This role has a focus on working with our smaller owner managed business clients. Specifically: Working with entrepreneurial businesses across a range of industries, dealing with all clients’ compliance needs Supporting on various projects Project managing a slick and efficient process from start to finish, keeping both the client and various internal teams happy, including working capital management By joining us you will be working with a team and company that inspires you and be given an active opportunity to shape the future of our company and encouraged to be innovative. You will ideally be ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualified, although we would consider applications from nearly qualified individuals. But above all, you will need to be passionate about client experience, constantly looking for ways to add more value to our clients. Ideally, you will have: Excellent project management and time management skills, to project manage client work to precise deadlines Have experience working in a practice environment, with exposure to management accounts, statutory accounts and VAT return preparation Experience using a range of accounting software, notably IRIS and Xero Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver an outstanding client experience Umpf A genuine passion and drive for "getting stuff done", someone with excellent project management and communications skills Have a “play all in” team spirit to support the wider department, with the ability to coach more junior team members and delegate effectively when needed Have a hunger for continuous improvement and a curiosity for finding the best way of doing things We’re straight-talking and put people and relationships before products and services. This is what’s made us the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK and our vision is to continue. Over the last couple years alone, we have achieved some fantastic feats: Achieved 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplaces – Best in Class for Wellbeing, Employee Voice, Culture & Purpose and Employee Experience, as well as Best Company/Most Inspiring Place to Work For - No.1 in Large Companies category and No.3 in Top 50 overall list B Corp certified Measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow Best Companies No.1 Accountancy Firm to work for in the UK & No.30 Best Large Company to work for 2023 What's in it for you We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like: A streamlined, client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape Supported development with tailored training to help you learn and progress Open Holidays – unlimited paid annual leave to take what you need to feel well rested A truly flexible approach to hybrid working Empowered and entrusted to do what you do best An amazing wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities Alongside an array of benefits and perks all nicely packaged on our CP Pay & Perks platform We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best. Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process. A note for Recruitment Agencies Agencies, we love you… but unsolicited CV’s will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us – please send a message to careerscooperparry.com, should we have anything we need additional support on we will reach out to you. LI-MH1