Assistant Manager - OMB

at  SRLV LLP

WHO ARE SRLV?

SRLV are a mid-tier firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in Londons vibrant West End. The business has bloomed through organic growth and strategic acquisition to a 190-strong staff across four divisions working worldwide.
Our services are diverse, multi-disciplined and multi-jurisdictional. From premium restaurants, prime property and international corporates, to established names in music, entertainment and sport, we have an inspiringly diverse client base that is rewarding and exciting.
Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of SRLV. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network, come first. When expanding our team, we look for inherent ability, energy and drive. Intelligent, interested, considered people who want to be seen and respected as individuals, who will collaborate and add another dimension to the high quality service we deliver and the team we are.
We see everyone as individuals, valuing unique traits and special strengths. Our diverse workforce, where over 20 languages are spoken, has a breadth of cultural experience from which we all learn. Unique insights and alternative ways of thinking keep our approach fresh and our minds open.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Exceptional, effective and appropriate communication skills both verbally and in writing at all times, recognising they must represent the firm in a positive light when dealing with clients and internally (COM)
• Sound technical, commercial and risk awareness alongside advanced understanding of policies, procedures and processes, strives to apply own technical excellence and articulates risk with issues whilst appreciative of when to refer more complex technical issues up (DTE)
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and remain mindful of sensitive issues (DTE)
• Excellent IT skills along with the ability to use software effectively (DTE)
• Strong attention to detail (DTE)
• Is relatively autonomous with regards to client and general tasks, with an active interest in promoting a professional and collaborative working practice across the firm (DTE/WTFS)
• Confident, professional and coherent in dealings with partners, staff and directly with clients and is responsive to the needs of others (BCR)
• Exceptional work ethic and desire to provide an outstanding client service, with an in-depth understanding of both internal and external clients and their needs as well as the environment they operate in (BCR/WTFS)
• Makes valuable contributions in discussions and meetings, articulating solutions to problems and providing clarity on technical issues confidently (DTE/BCR)
• A solid team player with a strong ability to work in a team environment as well as being a self-starter with the ability to work well using own initiative (WTFS)
• Demonstrates high levels of commitment and flexibility, actively offering assistance and support to other colleagues whilst delegating tasks effectively where necessary and taking ownership for own tasks assigned (WTFS/MDR)
• Begins to identify ways to network and expand their internal and external contacts through various appropriate channels (COM)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally to a high standard, dealing with first line issues confidently (COM/BCR)
• Strong ability to cope in a fast paced environment, taking responsibility for own workload and working closely with manager and wider team / firm to deliver quality work to agreed, often tight, deadlines and timescales (MDR)
• Takes responsibility for the quality and accuracy of others work along with confidently providing guidance and feedback, assisting with the development of others (WTFS/MDR)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• ACCA/ACA qualified or substantial relevant experience
• Minimum of 4 years experience in audit/accountancy

• Assist with the management of basic WIP, billing and feerecovery in order to achieve targets and cash collection where applicable
• Assist with the management and delegation of tasks for junior members of staff by providing guidance, training, motivational and directional feedback
• Delegates appropriately ensuring clear instructions are given and objectives and deadlines set
• Ensure good relationships with both internal and external clients
• Assist and manage the expectations of partners and other key staff across the practice to ensure work and projects are completed within reasonable and realistic timeframes
• Highlight any problems, work or project delivery issues to partners and key staff
• Manages general client problems that occur, liaising with managers and partners on more complex issues and supports team members with basic client concerns
• Ensure self and assist with ensuring wider team is compliant with all practice management activities
• Act as a role model for team members, providing advice, guidance and constructive feedback
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of work and projects
• Develop and maintain a strong level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the professional bodies CPD requirements where appropriate
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job