Role Profile

Senior Manager Accountant

Department:   Accounts & Business Tax      Reports to:   Managing Director

Overview

To manage resources within the team to oversee the provision of timely and effective delivery of general accounting and taxation services to an established portfolio of clients leading on service delivery and client relationships. To be responsible for managing and servicing a portfolio of clients. To work closely with the Senior Management Team to deliver on the growth strategy of the business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor work and resources within an agreed budgets to meet deadlines and targets set.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of clients.
• Manage the team to ensure Senior Management expectations are met on delivery and accuracy of work.
• Lead on developing excellent client service and relationships with clients and the team.
• Manage the allocation of work within the team.
• Review accounts for quality and compliance ensuring completion of file and recording notes and review points.
• Take responsibility to coach and develop team members giving constructive feedback to enhance their skills and development.
• Liaise with other departments in order to efficiently and effectively complete jobs.
• Participate in projects, contribute to team and business initiatives.
• Manage the work in progress and billing of client portfolio.
• Provide technical advice to the team and clients as required.
• Recruit, train and develop members of the team to ensure there are sufficient resources and skills in the team to meet current demand and planned growth.
• Work in collaboration with the team to share knowledge and ideas to improve communication, set team goals and recognise achievements.
• Carry out appraisals for team members to set appropriate objectives, review progress and develop skills.
• Build knowledge and awareness of all aspects of the business services to help identify opportunities to cross sell services to clients and communicate this to the team.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives to increase client portfolio and new business.

Skills

• Qualified accountant with 10 years' experience, most recently in practice.
• Good technical and compliance skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and practice.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent client handling and relationship skills.
• Awareness of financial targets.
• Seek innovative solutions to deliver excellent client service.
• Generate and implement new ideas to progress the business.

• Effective management and leadership style that inspires others.
• Highly skilled at dealing with business owners and advising them on a range of commercial issues.

• Drive and ambition to take a leading role in the business over the next few years.

Career Path

• Lead, develop and expand the existing team.
• Develop and grow portfolio.
• Promotion to the Senior Management Team and a more active role in the business strategy.
• Employee owned Business.

Assistant Manager - Accounts

AJ Chambers are currently representing a reputable, award-winning firm of chartered accountants who are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for their accounts team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a varied position that offers a great deal of autonomy and excellent opportunities for progression.

The Role

The team assists a wide variety of businesses including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, educational establishments, professional firms and charities, operating across a variety of sectors

Duties include:

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously whilst also taking a lead on client contact
• Train and mentor junior members of staff, reviewing aspects of the work they produce
• Drafting and reviewing accounts
• Drafting tax computations and tax returns
• Production of/reporting on management accounts
• Completion of VAT and P11D returns for clients
• Oversee client engagement teams, monitor engagement profitability
• If you have audit experience and wish to keep your hand in some audit work, this can be arranged but will be a minor element of the position

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA qualified or able to demonstrate the relevant experience
• Sound working knowledge of a variety of accounting packages
• A proven track record of working to deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities, with a positive attitude to problem-solving and working in a small team
• A vigilant approach to dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. A confident approach in dealing with clients is essential

For more information on this Assistant Manager position, please contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.