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Client Details

A highly successful firm of accountants, based in South West London. The firm is undergoing continued positive growth and provides a superb environment in which to develop your accounting career. They are one of the market leaders in the area and have an excellent staff retention rate.

Description

• To act as the main point of contact with the client throughout the assignment, responding to their needs and managing their expectations.
• Work directly with a director/ partner on the planning and project management of each assignment.
• To monitor the progress of assignments to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, on budget and in accordance with client expectations.
• To review the work in progress, comparison to budget and preparing invoice for approval.
• To fully understand the commercial principles behind the Firm's billing structure and related profitability model ensuring through communication that it realistically reflects the related volume of work.
• To be able to discuss with clients the wider services offered by the firm and be able to provide advice as to where they might be useful to the clients

• To participate in the recruitment and selection process for new team members.
• To participate in the induction process for new team members
• To manage the performance and development of direct reports through coaching and mentoring.
• Planning and organising own client portfolio with an allocation of workload and resources to the junior team members.
• Communicating with directors and partners regarding on-going and future work, including any matters involving the corporate department and clients.

• Maintaining a good understanding of current accounting standards and practices through attending CPD courses and undertaking own research.
• A good knowledge of statutory financial statements in accordance with the ISAs and Companies Act 2006.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP.

Profile

• Qualified ACCA or ACA Accountant
• Ability to observe and understand client business processes.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Practical knowledge of the preparation of group accounts.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines / client expectations.

• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information and challenges.

• Ability to lead and work as part of team.
• Ability to present work to a high standard, including written reports.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and specialist finance packages.

• Knowledge of IFRS would be useful but not essential.
• Particular interest or specialism in a specific sector would be beneficial.
• Experience with other Corporate assignments (valuations, ERS and restructuring etc.)
• Experience of working with owner-managed businesses
• A working knowledge of book keeping software.

Job Offer

£50,000-£60,000 per annum + additional benefits