Login to Apply

Our client, a boutique firm, require an experienced client manager, with UK practice experience to join their team

Excellent benefits, office based with flexible hours

you will have solid experience working in a UK firm firm of accountants, and be well versed in all areas of UK accounting in a practice environment

Responsibilities

* Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and H M Revenue & Customs

* Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client

* Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to attention of partners/ client as appropriate. Preparation of necessary reports/ computations etc, liaising with other professional advisers as required.

* Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible

* Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery

* Support trainees by providing on the job coaching

* Attend courses that are appropriate to job role

* Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH

* Prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines in line with the firms’ standards

* Assist the Partner and manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department

Critical Skills Required:

* Ability to complete accounts files accurately and efficiently

* Ability to complete personal tax returns accurately and efficiently

* Strong computer literacy

* Strong active listening skills

* Excellent problem resolutions skills and idea generation ability

Critical Knowledge Required:

* In depth accounts prep Knowledge

* Knowledge of Accounting systems including, CCH, Xero, Sage line 50,

Qualifications Required

Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified, will consider qualified by experience.

Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience

Experience Required

Essential: Minimum of three years proven accounts experience within a practice environment

Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero.

Personal Qualities

* Strong presence

* Excellent communication skills

* Quickly builds rapport and trust

* Highly confidential

* Good networker

* Attention to detail

* Resilient and energetic

* Achiever and self-motivated

* Organised

* Creative

* Analytical - quick thinker