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Overview:
The work will involve:
• management of a portfolio of clients
• management of the workflow of the team (in conjunction with the Audit Manager)
• preparation and review of accounts
• management of the VAT and book-keeping services
Hours:
Full-time 37.50 hours per week; office-based plus work from home on Wednesdays, if desired. Reduced hours will be considered but a full-time role is preferred
Location:
Swindon
Qualifications:
• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience (qualification by experience will be considered)
The duties will be:
• Responsibility for a portfolio of clients
• Management of the UK, South Africa and outsourced resources in conjunction with the Audit Manager
• Management and delivery of accounts assignments for Limited Companies (including groups), Sole Traders and Partnerships from both balanced systems including cloud-based software and incomplete records
• Preparing draft corporation tax and business tax computations including supporting analysis
• Management of the VAT and book-keeping services
• Planning workflow and assignments, including budgeting
• Taking the lead and assisting on assignments
• Supervising, delegating and reviewing work of the team, including outsourced resources
• Delivering information and communicate with clients in a timely and effective manner
• Assisting the Partners on ad-hoc project work
The Manager will have the following attributes and skills:
• Experience in, and ability to, multitask and prioritise a number of jobs, whilst demonstrating excellent time management skills to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met
• Experience leading and assisting on assignments including; planning, preparation and completion
• Display strong technical knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Display commercial awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good experience using a variety of bookkeeping software, including cloud based platforms such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero
• Good experience in the provision of VAT and book-keeping services
• Experience using IRIS and MyWorkPapers is preferred but is not essential
What you can expect in return:
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Increasing annually to a maximum of 25 plus bank holidays
• Access to an excellent flexible benefits schemes
• A relaxed working environment whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Continuous training and development of new and existing skills. CPD courses provided
• Exposure to a wide range of clients
• Strong career path opportunities
• Involvement in a Firm: rated as one of the best companies to work for, with strong values, committed to the development of its team
