Management Accountant, Outsourcing in Basingstoke

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 35 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation. Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Management Accountant, Outsourcing to join our Basingstoke Outsourcing team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options. Whilst you will be based in our Basingstoke office, the role will involve travel to other offices across the Shaw Gibbs Group.

The Role

• Engaging with your clients’ business, understanding their needs and identify new opportunities.
• Being the primary day-to-day contact for your allocated portfolio of clients regarding all data processing activities, taking responsibility for all duties up to and including the production of (sometimes complex) management information.
• Data processing activities to be conducted to include bank transactions, sales and purchase ledger items, expense claims and all other general ledger postings, journals etc.
• Preparing basic statutory financial statements for clients with little or no supervision, having an awareness of the disclosure requirements of the Companies Act.
• Carrying out ad hoc assignments, often to include training clients in use of their accounting systems.
• Liaising and collaborating with tax, payroll and other departments on client matters, identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Promoting the interests of the firm to clients, prospective clients and other third parties.
• Working in accordance with defined systems and procedures as well challenging the status quo where there may be a more efficient way of doing things.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive study package including full funding to allow you to complete your ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, study leave, and time off for exams.
• Hybrid working available.
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm).
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries.
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills.
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team.
• Entry onto our next Management Development Programme – a bespoke programme aimed at developing and enhancing leadership potential for existing and aspiring managers.
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values.
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party.
• A competitive benefits package, including:
• A 23-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service.
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions and mental health first aiders present in every office.
• Access to MYNDUP – a wellbeing support platform which offers confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches.
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers.
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments.
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Client and employee referral bonuses.
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Death in Service Life Assurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Long service awards.

About You

We would like to hear from you if you are ACA/ACCA/CIMA part or fully qualified and have at least 2 years’ UK practice Outsourcing experience. We are also looking for the following:

• A positive and confident self-starter, who understands the importance of maintaining positive client relationships as well as internal collaboration.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to work across a variety of clients during any one month.
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating an organised approach to work.
• An ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output.
• An ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real-life client situations.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and desirably IFRS.
• Strong IT skills, and an ability to pick up new software packages very quickly.
• Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and CCH experience would also be an advantage.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to recruitment@shawgibbs.com.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

Right To Work

Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.