- Client management: act as the primary adviser for a portfolio of clients, including SMEs and complex cases, offering proactive financial and tax-saving strategies.
- Team leadership and development: mentor junior staff, oversee training for bookkeepers and portfolio assistants, and ensure all client work meets exceptional standards.
- Audit and compliance: lead audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practices across group accounts.
- Operational excellence: ensure billing, recovery rates, and time recording are managed effectively while maintaining a professional and collaborative office environment.
- ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in a small practice environment.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for staff development.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse client portfolio, ideally within creative industries.
- Experience conducting audits and managing compliance processes.
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.