Accounting, Insight and Advisory Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Accounting, Insight and Advisory Supervisor/Assistant ManagerWe are searching for an experienced Accounting, Insight and Advisory Supervisor/Assistant ManagerOverall Job
PurposeThe
Accounting Insight Advisory Group (AIA) are responsible for the preparation of
accounts for SME clients. Much work is done for the client on the year
end statutory accounts and therefore a strong understanding of FRS 102 and FRS
105 is essential.Experience
of working with medical partnership accounts would be preferential but not
essential.You will be
required to provide support to the AIA Managers in regard to the profitable
running of their client portfolios, working with a team of staff to ensure the
highest possible standards of client service at all times and to take an active
role in the growth of the office through identification of opportunities and
involvement in the business development process.Ideally, the successful candidate will be a newly qualified either as ACA or
ACCA and be able to demonstrate good experience in financial reporting.ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that jobs are completed to the
highest standard, within the agreed internal budget for the job and to
discuss all material points arising on the assignment with the manager /
partner and client.To plan assignments in accordance with the
firm’s standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client,
including likely costs and billing arrangement.To take the hands on supervisory role on
assignments as and when required.Train clients on their accounts system.Deals quickly and effectively with client
queries (client focus).To brief junior staff on the client’s business
and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the
completion of work, and to undertake ‘on the job’ training and provide
feedback where necessary.To implement the firm’s review and completion
procedures and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final
accounts, management letter and adjustment to opening balances on a timely
basis.To liaise with the client throughout the year
and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place
with all other departments, mainly audit and tax, and that all potential
client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s
specialist services, actively look for opportunities to cross sell, and to
undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.To maintain an advanced level of technical
knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil any
development or training requirements.To support the training and development of the
staff within the AIA department.To be involved in any other administrative
departmental and office issues as deemed appropriate.Key Performance MeasuresDelivery of high-quality financial statements
and overall service to clients.Deadlines are met.Budgets achieved.Adherence to the firm’s procedures.Flexibility towards hours of work and tasks
performed including assisting other staff e.g. dealing with urgent tasks
at short notice when required.To keep confidential any information obtained
concerning the business affairs of the Firm, its staff and clients.Portray the Firm in a professional manner
through appearance, conduct and attitude.Personal and Professional QualitiesA good understanding of UK financial reporting
requirements.An understanding of the following accounting
packages would be advantageous: Sage and Xero.Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness
and to add value.Strong oral and written communication skills.Well-developed people skills to relate to
clients and colleagues.Good organisational and time management skills.Strong accounts production skills. Previous
experience of CCH Accounts Production would be desirable, but not
essential.Ability to prepare corporation tax
computations. Previous experience of Alphatax would be desirable, but not
essential.Newly ACA or ACCA qualified.Experienced hirePermanentGLASGOWAccounting & Business Advisory
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