At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of account managers, ensuring top-notch client service and efficient workflow.
- Company: Dynamic Chartered Accountants and Business Advisory Service in Leeds.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment focused on development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by mentoring a team and delivering exceptional client services.
- Qualifications: ACCA or ACA qualified with solid accounting experience and strong management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client, a successful and growing Chartered Accountants and Business Advisory Service, is looking to recruit an experienced Accounting Manager (Client Services) to join their team based in Leeds. They deliver first-class service to their clients and contribute to the sector as a whole while undertaking a variety of work types for their clients including accounts preparation, auditing services, taxation compliance, outsourcing solutions, book-keeping, payroll and consultancy & general advice.
Key Responsibilities:
- The role of Accounting Manager (Client Services) will have varied disciplines for a number of their key clients, including reviewing and preparing annual accounts and supervising and mentoring the team members in order to meet the client's needs.
- The role will also entail involvement with practice and workflow management for the wider team.
- We anticipate the role to be split 80% productive (working on key client portfolios) and 20% internal (managing workflow of whole team of 3-4 people, managing billing and work in progress and developing the team).
The ideal candidate will have an exploratory approach to working in order to identify and solve problems efficiently and be passionate about developing and supporting their people. You will be required to report to and work with a director of the service line.
Qualifications:
- ACCA or ACA fully qualified
- Have solid accounting experience obtained within practice
- Knowledge of accounts preparation for incorporated and unincorporated clients
- Experience working with IRIS, Xero and Sage would be preferential, but not essential
- Have strong management, communication and organisational skills
- Be able to confidently work alone but also be a team player
- Have excellent time management
- Experience in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
Main Duties:
- Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients - annual accounts and corporation tax returns
- Personal tax planning for individuals
- Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
- Promotion of the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
- Planning and organising workflow within the department
- Identifying cross servicing opportunities and business development
This is a Full time, permanent role, 37.5 Hours p/w, Mon - Fri - 9am- 5pm. Based Leeds - Hybrid.
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