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Accounts Manager
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Role Overview
Our client is in search of a seasoned Accounts Manager to become a valuable addition to our team. The perfect candidate will assume accountability for a clientele portfolio, delivering outstanding service while supervising all statutory accounting tasks. Additionally, you will spearhead a team of experts to produce top-notch outcomes, ensuring timely completion of all tasks. Leadership in guiding and nurturing members of the Accounts team should also come naturally to you.Responsibilities
- Strategise assignments and coordinating with clients to address their needs and key aspects of the task.
- Evaluating the feasibility of outsourcing versus in-house completion of tasks.
- Formulating budgets and timelines, obtaining client approval, and ensuring adherence to these parameters.
- Supervising the progress of assignments, delegating tasks, and reviewing staff work to maintain quality standards.
- Engaging in business development activities.
- Offering prompt feedback to partners regarding client issues and delivering well-organized files with minimal review requirements.
- Identifying potential additional revenue streams for the firm and discussing these opportunities with clients.
- Overseeing team performance and development to ensure consistent high-quality work, providing timely feedback to team members, and regularly updating partners on team progress.
- Ensuring punctual completion of milestones, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals.
- Fulfilling any other responsibilities necessary for the role's execution.
Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualification with strong technical proficiency.
- Demonstrated success in managing portfolios.
- Exceptional communication abilities in written and verbal English.
- Essential experience in statutory and management accounting within a Mid-Tier Practice.
- Vital experience in team management and development.
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standards.
- Proficient in IT, advantageous experience with Xero, CaseWare, Sage, and CCH.
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Requirements
- Must an AAT Level 3 qualification
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- Exhibit strong initiative and efficiently handle their own workloads.
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- Regularly updating and reconciling clients' financial records using accounting software.
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- Engage in training sessions and receive support from colleagues or externally.
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- Handling confidential and sensitive information.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping, and payroll processes.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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