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 and 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.
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