Accounts Team Leader

Accounts Team Leader, Stockport. 31000-37500

My client is an innovative and forward thinking Accountancy and payroll provider who are looking for an Accounts Team Leader to manage one of their hugely successful teams.

The successful candidate will have an ‘Above and beyond’ attitude, be a team player that has the ability to take responsibility and contribute new ideas to make improvements or changes to current processes

Joining as a Team Leader within the accountancy department, the minimum criteria you’ll need:

• 3 years industry experience
• Ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified or fully chartered
• Have detailed knowledge of an online accounting system such as SAGE Accounts

Vacancy description

• This is an exciting hands-on role in an Employee-Owned Payroll and Accountancy business which plans to grow its client base significantly over the next 12 months.
• The role will be demanding and will suit a career focused individual who is keen to learn and determined to progress within a fast paced environment.
• The job holder is responsible for managing a team of ambitious accountants and accounts assistants, communicating with clients via email, phone call and occasionally via Microsoft Teams or face to face.
• The job holder will also be responsible for preparing financial statements and personal tax returns.
• Leadership and overall management of a team of 5 accountants/accounts assistants
• Completing monthly evaluations to review performance of the team
• Provide and organise the relevant training to everyone in the team, as and when it is required
• Contribute effectively and discuss matters in the accounts team meetings
• Oversee the end-to-end contractor accounting process, from invoicing to payment reconciliation
• Monitor and analyse financial data, providing insights and recommendations
• Providing the best possible service to clients, including tax saving advice
• Preparation of statutory year end accounts within three months of company year ends
• Timely preparation and submission of Quarterly VAT returns
• Prepare PAYE/NI returns, issuing to directors and ensuring on-time submission
• Corporation tax computation, timely payment and CT600 filings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external service providers
• Identify potential risks and propose strategies to mitigate them

Benefits:

• My client is 100% employee-owned company and is placed as a world class 3 star Best Company to work for.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Clear career progression (60% of senior managers have progressed from entry level roles.)
• You’ll get a minimum of 34 days holiday (rising with service), including your birthday off
• Monthly team get-togethers.
• Annual incentive trips -previously Las Vegas, Barcelona, New York and more.
• Brand new office with a games room, bar and flexible working space.
• Fresh fruit and smoothies.
• All employees have access to an employee healthcare membership.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this Accountant role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this Accountant vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability