Opportunity to join this fantastic team
Career development
About Our Client
Our client is a highly established organisation in the Professional Services industry, with dedicated professionals. They pride themselves on providing bespoke solutions to a wide range of clients across different sectors. With offices located in the heart of Southampton, they have created a workplace that champions excellence and supports professional growth.
Job Description
* Completing monthly Management Accounts for clients on various systems, including Excel
* Reviewing annual bookkeeping, identifying any issues and making suggestions on better practice
* Completing new client bookkeeping and Xero set ups
* Supporting clients with bookkeeping and teaching them how to correct items
* Completing ad hoc bookkeeping tasks
* Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by juniors
* Creating cashflow forecasts weekly, monthly and annually
* Reviewing VAT returns
* Reconciling clients trial balances and correcting any issues
* Submitting and reconciling CIS returns
* Having in-depth VAT knowledge of different schemes and partial exemption
* Providing coaching and support to AP/BSS juniors, ensuring that they can complete their assignments to agreed standards
* Committing to personal and continuous professional development, ensuring that skills remain current and relevant for the requirements of the role.
* Liaising and communicating with clients as agreed by the Client Manager or BSS Manager
* Working to the deadlines and budgets set by the BSS Manager and being proactive in dealing with scenarios where delays or overruns are identified
Reporting to the Business Services Manager
* Working closely with all members of the Business Services Team and Client Managers across the firm
* Providing support to more junior colleagues
* Maintaining direct contact with clients
The Successful Applicant
Essential:
* A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience
* Experience with Xero, using it effectively and confidently
* Clear written and spoken communication skills with both clients and colleagues
* An ability to make effective decisions about the appropriate channel of communication
* Strong and effective organisation skills and a methodical approach to their work
* Effective prioritisation skills, adapting your approach to reach multiple deadlines
* An ability to work independently without close supervision
* A commitment to the values of the firm: Opportunity, Fairness, Transparency, Personal Responsibility and Teamwork
* A commitment to personal and continuous professional development, ensuring that skills remain current and relevant for the requirements of the role
* Great interpersonal skills
Desirable:
* AAT qualified
What's on Offer
* A competitive salary
* A friendly and supportive working environment
* Flexibility over working hours
* Generous holiday allowances and the option to purchase more
* Comprehensive Training Programme, including funded study support
* Regular department and firm-wide socials
* Online art classes
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Fruit and snacks in the office
* Annual eye-test and flu jabs
We encourage all experienced candidates to apply for the Business Services Senior position. This is your opportunity to join a thriving team in the Professional Services industry and make a significant impact in your career.
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