To manage a portfolio of account clients providing a high standard of professionalism along with quality of service. Manage and organise the work of the team effectively to ensure that targets are met and standards maintained in accordance with the relevant accounting standards

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Audit & Accounts technical experience, at least 3 years practice experience.
• Supervision of development and management of a team.
• Ability to travel to client premises and between offices
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail

• Management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Manage and execute client audits for sign off by Partner, focusing on corporate governance, internal controls and financial statement accuracy.
• Audit review and reporting, preparation and review of audit working papers, including audit trails, account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements
• Review work undertaken by junior staff, monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance.
• Monitor and report on team performance
• Ensure that work is delivered with budget and time requirements
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
• Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory.
• Prepare schedules for Tax returns