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This well established, award winning firm based in fantastic offices in the City is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to join their growing team. There is true partner potential at this firm for the right person. An experienced Audit Assistant Manager could be well suited to this role if they are ready for a step up. This firm places a very high value on the happiness and wellbeing of its staff. Staff are valued, praised and rewarded in a variety of ways throughout the year. Excellent work life balance Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to: Working directly with Directors and Partners to oversee a portfolio of audit and/or ?non-audit clients (non-audit services include but are not limited to review and delivery of accounts prep work, corporation tax support, advisory services and ad hoc technical advice). The split of Audit and Accounts can be tailored according to the strength and desire of the job holder Portfolio splits can range and are tailored to meet the desired career pathway of the job holder Maintaining comprehensive technical knowledge and awareness of emerging issues across the audit and accounting field (principally UKGAAP with some IFRS and specialist e.g. charity clients ) Attending courses to support this and delivering training, insights and guidance to share knowledge with other departments Providing high level technical guidance on audit, accounts and tax matters internally and externally Proactively mentoring juniors in the department including post qualified staff. Supporting these staff in achieving the next level in their careers through coaching, mentoring and feedback. Client management and commercial awareness - Agreeing fees with partners and clients, understanding the basis of time costs and the value the client perceives in the work undertaken, tracking and improving recoveries, raising bills and following up on outstanding debt Gaining an understanding of your clients from a commercial perspective and understand where they are in their journey, where they want to be and how you can help them achieve the best outcome. Identifying opportunities for your clients and for the firm and articulating these. Considering and maximising opportunities for winning new work. This will flow from the maintenance of good relationships with clients, identification of key introducers and actively staying in contact with them all year round. Assessing tax treatments to ensure tax efficiency. Supervising the process of filing tax returns. Organising and actively participating in audit department meetings to discuss topical issues including forecasting staffing requirements and job allocations. Completing and updating client due diligence forms as and when required with a working understanding of independence requirements and other professional standards. Experience: ACA/ACCA/CA qualified People management/supervisory experience with evidence of developing others in both technical, professional and soft skills Experience of reviewing work and managing the process through to high quality completion. Ability to consistently produce work of a high standard and meeting/surpassing expectations. Strong working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS and ability to apply this to both audit and accounts preparation. Strong working knowledge of current tax laws and regulations as well as strong awareness of upcoming changes. Evidence of ability to add significant value to a team and the clients that the team serves Identifying emerging/relevant accounting issues for the audit department and communicating these Identifying areas of concern/areas for improvement for the audit department and proposing/devising/implementing appropriate solutions including leading departmental training. Liaising with other departments to understand requirements and opportunities to provide clients with a joined-up "one firm" approach. Engaging with tax teams to obtain technical expertise in complex areas and seamlessly integrating this with the audit and accounts work. Skills: A strong business focus and awareness of current economic, financial and business affairs Strong communication skills - oral and written An ability to analyse and interpret data Attention to detail and strong organisational skills An ability to work as part of a team An ability to work to and meet deadlines Confidence with direct client communication Proficient in using Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
We are working with a fast growing, forward thinking Chartered Accountancy and outsourcing group, with UK offices in London, Mayfair and Harrow on the Hill. The Group comprises over 250 (50 in UK group) business professionals. Established over 30 years ago, they have revisited their strategy and are in the next phase of growth. They are highly ambitious with plans to quadruple their size over the next 5 years. Central to their core business roadmap is building on their entrepreneurial culture and ensuring their people are supported in their career. Their UK presence comprises over 50 business professionals delivering audit, tax compliance and advisory, book-keeping, accounting, payroll, company secretarial, wealth management and other administrative services to their clients. They leverage technology in everything they do. They offer a client-focused director-led service, provided to the highest standards of quality and expertise. Their method of working is to collaborate fully with the client throughout the engagement so that they deliver to client needs and ensure full compliance with accounting and tax rules that are applicable. They go beyond full compliance, always looking to add value to their clients through a full suite of advisory services. As an ambitious and rapidly growing firm, they are looking for like-minded professionals to join them on their journey. Manager If you have a passion for business and want to be part of a fast-growing company, then you are in the right place. You will be fully experienced in all aspects of accounting and tax work, including the preparation of management accounts for large clients, managing end to end accounting and tax filings for limited companies across sectors. You will already be managing your own client portfolio, engaging with clients and directors to drive the business forward. WHAT OUR CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR The perfect candidate will be ACA or ACCA fully qualified with at least 3 years post qualification experience. Experienced in end-to-end accounting, including producing final sets of Financial Statements with full disclosures and completed supporting working papers Preparation of tax computations (Corporate, Individual, VAT, Capital Gains) and some experience of advising clients on tax matters Confidence in being in front of clients and partners who can articulate services delivered clearly Experience in managing a team of seniors, semi-seniors and juniors to deliver to the client portfolio under your management Be a role model and fully motivate your team to drive the team forwards Experience in Xero and/or Quickbooks, IRIS and/or other ERP and practice management systems Passion for using technology in accounting Deliver to the client service level agreements and gain a high client satisfaction score Fully engage with account directors and partners to deliver the scope of services and drive more value from clients WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU A competitive salary with a performance related bonus scheme Support in your personal development Working for a high-growth company with big ambitions Having business exposure and accountability from day one Not quite hitting the mark? We'd love to chat to you anyway - contact Lydia on [email protected] to hear more.
Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom Position: Company Accountant (ACA or ACCA qualified) Hours: Part-time (3 days a week) with flexible start and finish times Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (FTE) Benefits: Annual bonus, healthcare, 25 days annual leave (pro rata) Responsibilities, not limited to: Manage rental incomes Handle bank accounts and reconcile balances Process payroll Maintain company credit card statements and bank statements Monitor cash flow Prepare and submit VAT returns Handle corporation tax matters Prepare statutory accounts Maintain shareholder and statutory records Manage pension-related tasks Skills & experience: Xero, or similar Service charge accounts experience, not essential ACA, or ACCA qualified 5 years PQE minimum Able to work part time Strong attention to detail Flexible, hands-on attitude This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA, or ACCA qualified Accountant to join this successful business based in Hatfield.