Head of Accounts | City of London | Full Time – Office based | £40,000 – £50,000 with 20% commission structure (clients closed)
F4F Group is seeking a highly experienced Head of Accounts to join our team in London. We specialise in providing professional and friendly accounting services to individuals and businesses across London. With a focus on effective accounting for businesses, freelancers, and contractors, we offer tailored solutions to meet diverse financial needs.
Are you the right person for the job?
A qualified accountant – ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent
Extensive people management experience
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment, to multitask, to get into detail where needed and to meet deadlines on a timely basis.
Ability to lead by example.
Strong relationship and communication skills
Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong skills with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
What will your role look like?
Internal Responsibilities
Ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts department (including managing a team overseas)
Implementing and maintaining strong controls and supporting the ongoing growth and financial performance across the business
Build, develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with various departments
Assist with the year-end audit process, deliver statutory accounts to deadlines, and ensure compliance with financial and legal obligations
Assisting with the development and progression of junior members within the team to help them grow as professionals
Assisting the team with reconciling customer and supplier statements, including overseas customers and suppliers
Liaising directly with client and supplier points of contact to ensure a smooth working relationship, and that payments are made/received in good time
Providing the Accounts department and the business as a whole with the required leadership and expertise needed to operate smoothly and effectively
Assisting the team with invoicing client companies, including overseas clients
Ensuring that all book-keeping of all group companies is kept up-to-date on a timely basis
Preparation of internal reports required by management as and when required, including, but not limited to, Trade Debtors, Trade Creditors and Investments
Ensuring regular reconciliation of all tax liabilities, including but not limited to VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE
Ensuring regular reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items
You will be responsible for preparing the management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS for all group companies. This will include overseas companies
You will be responsible for preparing the consolidated management accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS, encompassing all group companies. This will include overseas companies
You will be responsible for the preparation of the Corporation Tax Returns for all UK companies under the Corporation Tax Act 2010
You will be responsible for ensuring that the deadlines for all appropriate compliance are managed and that submissions are made in good time. This will include compliance with overseas authorities
Liaising with tax advisors in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities
You will be an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for and knowledgeable about the quality of the work that is carried out for your clients
External Responsibilities
Acting as the main accounting liaison and point of contact for certain clients
Providing consultation services to clients with regard to tax planning, organisational restructuring or accounting software
Assisting clients with software migrations as and when necessary
Preparation, consultation and submission of client financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS. This will include clients under FRS102
Preparation, consultation and submission of the Confirmation Statement for client companies
Preparation, consultation and submission of client Corporation Tax Returns under the Corporation Tax Act 2010
Preparation, consultation and submission of the Director's personal tax returns
Preparation, consultation and submission of client VAT returns
Liaising with tax authorities in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities
What can you expect in return?
25 days of annual leave
Birthday – paid day off
On-site gated parking (office is located just outside the congestion zone)
Numerous company events throughout the year
Opportunity to travel to the back office in Asia
Relaxed and vibrant office environment
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