Audit and Accounts Manager - Morden, London (CR4 area)
Permanent, office based, circa £60k - £75k (depending on experience).
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accountant to join the growing accounts and audit team as a Manager, and part of the management team, reporting directly to the partners of the business.
This accountancy firm offers a full range of services to a diverse portfolio of clients. They are passionate about professional development: growing your skills, making the most of new technology and learning new ideas, and offer a friendly and supportive working environment.
For the role of Audit & Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 5 years post qualification experience. This role would suit someone with a strong track record in audit & accounts preparation and who is currently managing a client base with work including audits & accounts, wishing to make a change, and move to a business where they will be developed and have a clear progression path.
The package offered will be matched to experience.
Key responsibilities:
Plan and manage assignments effectively and within the agreed timescale
Play a key role in the management team, including strategic decisions, staff planning, and client service
Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, such as money laundering checks etc
Deliver assurance services in accordance with the principles of their Client Service Framework
Play an active role in winning new clients, through networking, business development and initial meetings with potential new clients
Manage key client relationships and expectations
Monitor budgets and agree fees for each engagement
Be responsible for managing audit teams on various assignments
Motivating, developing and coaching the audit team and conducting evaluations of staff performance
Assist in the production of the proposals and presentations for new work.
Develop network of contacts and cross-sell services
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Essential experience and qualifications: A professional qualification - ACA/ACCA, with a good exam record, and be educated to degree level (or equivalent).
Client management experience
Computer literate with knowledge of accounts packages, such as IRIS, SAGE, EXCEL, and Outlook for client interaction.
Technical and industry sector expertise, with experience of taking responsibility for performance appraisal and development.
Skills, Behaviour, Knowledge: Excellent communication skills with clients, including timely response to all queries, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships. Ability to mentor, motivate and support the audit and accounts team, with clear instructions, deadlines, and help when needed. Business focused and highly organised, with the ability to prioritise important and urgent tasks. Knowledgeable of all new technical accounting standards with a passion to learn and keep up to date. Ability to work under pressure, use initiative and go the extra mile when needed Ability to delegate and provide clear explanations of tasks.
Enthusiastic team player within the office, and well integrated with the rest of the management team. Demonstrates good problem solving skills and stays calm under pressure. Committed to positively represent the firm both with current clients and when networking at events.
In return for your skills, knowledge, efforts and achievements, you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, company pension scheme, plus other benefits including:
Management bonus scheme, once per year, dependent on performance
A generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
Study and training costs covered to support your ongoing development
Membership fees paid for the professional bodies ACCA, ACA, AAT, CTA
Commission for new clients brought in independently
Healthy workplace: including free fruit & breakfast in the office, and the facilities to cycle to work.
Staff events: Summer & Christmas events, and other great nights out, including a rounders tournament locally in the summer.
If you have relevant experience, and are interested, please apply asap for immediate consideration.