aca senior auditor and accountant

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients. The work split will be approximately 50% audit work and 50% accounts
• Developing a strong working relationship with clients and maintaining regular communications, both at year end and throughout the year as required
• Resolve technical issues with clients and colleagues
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a friendly and positive manner
• Supervise staff at varying levels of qualifications and experience
• Take responsibility for the training and development of a growing team of accountants and bookkeepers, including carrying out reviews, appraisals and assisting with the development of their technical skills and knowledge
• Planning and reviewing accounts files that are prepared by other team members
• Preparing year end accounts, management accounts and tax computations to a high standard
• Prepare cashflow projections for clients
• Complete/review VAT returns as and when required
• Assist clients with accounts, Sage and Xero queries
• Managing the team’s workflow and job progress, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Duties (continued)
• Generating sales invoices for completion of clients’ accounts and ensure correct billing
• Contributing to weekly team meetings and management team meetings
• Manage your own time and that of others to meet deadlines and deliver an effective service to clients
• Plan assignments effectively, ensuring adequate resources are allocated and that staff are briefed on the requirements of each job
• Driving projects forward and controlling implementation
• Be proactive with regards to business development; seeking new clients and attending networking events as required
• Use networking and contacts to keep up-to-date on current business affairs and to contribute to the development of the client base and the firm
• Driving the creation of up-to-date articles for the benefit of the website and social media and business publications
• Visit client offices as and when required

About You

• Must be focused and self-motivated
• Able to lead a team confidently and effectively, supporting colleagues and communicating with other members of staff who have various levels of experience
• Able to work well under pressure, use initiative and work to strict deadlines
• Possess good attention to detail and take pride in work undertaken
• Flexible regarding additional hours especially at month end
• Adaptable, open to change and keen to learn new skills
• Courteous and good telephone manner essential

Skills / Qualications

• ACA qualified
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience of planning and delivering work to the highest standard
• Must be numerate and have a good standard of literacy skills
• Excellent knowledge of VAT and Corporation Tax
• Effective communication skills, both written and in person, with experience of attending and contributing to client meetings
• Evidence of a commitment to own continuous professional development and ensuring technical knowledge is current and relevant
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including advanced features such as pivot tables)
• Strong knowledge of Sage 50 and Xero
• Knowledge of IRIS Accounts Production
• Exposure to other bookkeeping software such as:-
• FreeAgent/Quickbooks/Sage 200
• Further knowledge of Excel functions such as Macros
• Use of own car