Overview: The work will involve: • management of a portfolio of clients • management of the workflow of the team (in conjunction with the Audit Manager) • preparation and review of accounts • management of the VAT and book-keeping services Hours: Full-time 37.50 hours per week; office-based plus work from home on Wednesdays, if desired. Reduced hours will be considered but a full-time role is preferred Location: Swindon Qualifications: • ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience (qualification by experience will be considered) The duties will be: • Responsibility for a portfolio of clients • Management of the UK, South Africa and outsourced resources in conjunction with the Audit Manager • Management and delivery of accounts assignments for Limited Companies (including groups), Sole Traders and Partnerships from both balanced systems including cloud-based software and incomplete records • Preparing draft corporation tax and business tax computations including supporting analysis • Management of the VAT and book-keeping services • Planning workflow and assignments, including budgeting • Taking the lead and assisting on assignments • Supervising, delegating and reviewing work of the team, including outsourced resources • Delivering information and communicate with clients in a timely and effective manner • Assisting the Partners on ad-hoc project work The Manager will have the following attributes and skills: • Experience in, and ability to, multitask and prioritise a number of jobs, whilst demonstrating excellent time management skills to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met • Experience leading and assisting on assignments including; planning, preparation and completion • Display strong technical knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail • Display commercial awareness • Strong interpersonal skills • Good experience using a variety of bookkeeping software, including cloud based platforms such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero • Good experience in the provision of VAT and book-keeping services • Experience using IRIS and MyWorkPapers is preferred but is not essential What you can expect in return: • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Increasing annually to a maximum of 25 plus bank holidays • Access to an excellent flexible benefits schemes • A relaxed working environment whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism • Continuous training and development of new and existing skills. CPD courses provided • Exposure to a wide range of clients • Strong career path opportunities • Involvement in a Firm: rated as one of the best companies to work for, with strong values, committed to the development of its team