Location: Guildford

Hours: Full time

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Director with their portfolio of clients and start to act as the direct point of contact managing queries.
  • Maintaining professional relationships with clients, providing advice and solutions.
  • Preparing and reviewing management accounts across a broad range of client sizes including sole traders and SMEs in accordance with UK accounting standards.
  • Overseeing the outsourcing and bookkeeping functions.
  • Preparing and reviewing tax and VAT returns.
  • Liaising with other departments across the different offices.
  • Supporting the Director with staff development and training.
  • Collecting, organising and analysing practice data for reporting and analysis.
  • Contributing to business development and client growth opportunities.
  • Start to get involved with FP&A and financial management such as managing invoices tracking expenses or preparing reports.

Requirements

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified.
  • Experience in management accounts in essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective client and staff interactions.
  • Exposure to supervising and reviewing trainee accountants work and providing feedback.
  • Confident when liaising with clients and have started to manage their queries independently.
  • Strong technical knowledge and able to apply these skills in discussions.
  • Ability to effectively manage projects, work to timelines and have an awareness of budgets.
  • Ability to problem solve, identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
  • You are willing to receive and act on manager feedback to maintain high technical and professional standards.
  • Experience in Xero is essential.

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