Qualified ACA/ACCA Corporate Accounts Manager

Our clients, a top 100 accountancy practice, are looking for an experienced manager to join a growing corporate department. You would be the main contact for the clients within your portfolio and be responsible for ensuring a timely and efficient delivery of work. The role will involve planning individual assignments, allocating resources, and reviewing the work done by junior members of the team.

Responsible to: Partner / Director

Date for review: 6 months from the start date

MAIN TASKS

• Client Service
  • To act as the main point of contact with the client throughout the assignment, responding to their needs and managing their expectations.
  • Work directly with a director/partner on the planning and project management of each assignment.
  • To monitor the progress of assignments to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, on budget and in accordance with client expectations.
  • To review the work in progress, comparison to budget and preparing invoice for approval.
  • To fully understand the commercial principles behind the Firm’s billing structure and related profitability model ensuring through communication that it realistically reflects the related volume of work.
  • To be able to discuss with clients the wider services offered by the firm and provide advice as to where they might be useful to the client.
• Line Management
  • To participate in the recruitment and selection process for new team members.
  • To participate in the induction process for new team members.
  • To manage the performance and development of direct reports through coaching and mentoring.
  • Planning and organising own client portfolio with an allocation of workload and resources to the junior team members.
  • Communicating with directors and partners regarding ongoing and future work, including any matters involving the corporate department and clients.
• Technical Knowledge
  • Maintaining a good understanding of current accounting standards and practices through attending CPD courses and undertaking own research.
  • A good knowledge of statutory financial statements in accordance with the ISAs and Companies Act 2006.
  • Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns.
  • Preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Health & Safety
  • Employees as individuals of the Firm have a statutory duty to co-operate together to promote health and safety best practice.

Key skills and abilities

• Essential
  • Qualified ACCA or ACA Accountant.
  • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • UK corporation tax knowledge.
  • Ability to observe and understand client business processes.
  • Practical knowledge of the preparation of group accounts.
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines/client expectations.
  • Able to work independently and take responsibility for activities but escalate matters when required.
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
  • Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information and challenges.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, process and procedure.
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to present work to a high standard, including written reports.
  • Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and specialist finance packages.
• Desirable
  • Knowledge of CCH Accounts Production useful but not essential.
  • Particular interest or specialism in a specific sector would be beneficial.
  • Experience with other Corporate assignments (valuations, ERS and restructuring etc.).
  • Experience of working with owner-managed businesses.
  • A working knowledge of bookkeeping software.

In Return: Excellent salary and benefits including hybrid working after probationary period.