SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional and organised approach to work
• Effective time management ability priories and manage workload to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach
• Have previous experience of Management Accounts preparation.
• Ideally, previous experience of Xero, Sage and other accounting software.
• Ideally, have year-end preparation experience.
• AAT (or equivalent)
• ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualification
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THE ROLE:

• Primarily engaged with larger clients requiring complex financial reporting.
• Accountable for preparing management accounts and VAT returns, ensuring all reporting deadlines are consistently met.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations to a standard suitable for year-end reporting.
• Contribute to the development of budgeting and forecasting models, including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow projections.
• Build a strong understanding of client-specific software applications and identify additional tools that may enhance their business operations.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports, including margin analysis and departmental reporting.
• Provide insightful commentary on key financial variances.
• Play an active role in software implementation projects, including Xero migrations, user training/support, and process optimisation for other accounting systems.
• Uphold and implement standardised processes and procedures across the department.
• Champion the adoption of best practices in technology usage within the team.
• Participate in and contribute to regular departmental meetings.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring all compliance and reporting deadlines are met.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members, providing appropriate oversight and reviewing their work for quality and accuracy.
• Offer support, coaching, and guidance to less experienced colleagues to aid their development.
• Proactively manage your own workload, communicating progress updates and flagging any concerns regarding deadlines, job budgets, or capacity issues in a timely manner.
• Keep the departmental work planner up to date with scheduled absences and potential workload conflicts.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback within the team to support continuous improvement.