Business Support Department – Accountant recruitment
An accountant with at least three years experience in business support work in an accountancy firm to join the Business Support team. This is a developing team which reflects the growing requirement to provide a high quality regular management information service to clients. We are looking for someone who not only has the ability to produce accounts but is able to analyse and review the figures and explain them to clients in a meaningful way.The aim is to exceed clients expectations in all cases. The role will involve a great deal of client contact, some of which will be at clients' premises.
Duties:
- Service a varied portfolio of clients in a pro-active manner
- Preparation of management accounts for a variety of clients and writing meaningful commentaries on the figures which will assist clients in effectively running their businesses
- Preparation of forecasts, business plans and other ad hoc reports
- Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Preparation of VAT returns including partial exemption calculations
- Assisting with review and development of improved working practices and in house training sessions
- Coaching junior staff
- Developing and maintaining client contact and relationships
- Liaison and communication with managers and Partners.
Requirements:
- CA or ACCA qualified preferred (will consider QBE)
- At least three years experience in business support work in an accountancy firm
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to take responsibility and suggest solutions to problems encountered
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Track record of work delivered to budget
- Ability to analyse figures in a meaningful way
- Good time management skills and ability to efficiently organise your own workload
- Attention to detail
- Good technical (financial reporting) skills
- Good IT skills. Microsoft Office and Sage experience required.