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A Career at GT
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Department Overview
We, in Audit and Assurance are looking to expand our Outsourced Accounting Services team due to our exponential growth. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding Outsourced Accounting team. We have a growing client portfolio and provide a holistic service to start-up and dynamic growing clients. Current client portfolio includes companies from the ICT/ Pharmaceutical/ Construction/ Retail and Service sectors. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working on own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete outsourcing engagements for a diverse portfolio of local and global based clients. This is a hands-on position that requires someone who wants to get to grips with the finance processes quickly. Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. The position attracts a competitive remuneration package and ongoing career development.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the work related to bookkeeping, reconciliations, preparation of periodic management accounts, VAT returns and other ad hoc work as prepared by the team members.
• Preparation of client specific management reporting packs including relevant key performance indicators and business analysis to support the business decision making.
• Preparation of financial statements for audit exempt clients and liaising directly with client auditors on any matters arising.
• Support and mentor trainees.
• Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Planning and coordination of all client requirements within agreed timeframe to optimise client service delivery.
• Managing assignments within appropriate budget and resource allocations.
• Optimise all opportunities for efficiency gains resulting from the streamlining of business processes across client files supported by the utilisation of automation and other process improvements tools.

Skills and Attributes

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years post qualification experience (ACA, ACCA or similar qualification).
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise multiple activities with competing deadlines
• Must be commercially aware and self-motivated.
• Excellent planning and organising skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Keen attention to detail & drive to improve quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced and transforming environment.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff in a confident and professional manner.

Life at GT
Reward and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Inclusion and diversity:
Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.
Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.
Recognition:
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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• Oversee the work related to bookkeeping, reconciliations, preparation of periodic management accounts, VAT returns and other ad hoc work as prepared by the team members.
• Preparation of client specific management reporting packs including relevant key performance indicators and business analysis to support the business decision making.
• Preparation of financial statements for audit exempt clients and liaising directly with client auditors on any matters arising.
• Support and mentor trainees.
• Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Planning and coordination of all client requirements within agreed timeframe to optimise client service delivery.
• Managing assignments within appropriate budget and resource allocations.
• Optimise all opportunities for efficiency gains resulting from the streamlining of business processes across client files supported by the utilisation of automation and other process improvements tools