We are proud to be recruiting for our established and Innovative Chartered Accountancy practice in Staffordshire
The practice is on a mission to:
- Change the face of the accounting world.
- Nurture open-minded decisions and courageous ideas.
- Lead with technology and new innovations
The accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Practice Reviewer / Client Manager (Accountancy)to join their growing team on a full-time basis.
Purpose of the role:
The main purpose of the role is to provide professional accounts and practice reviewing to SME businesses and also provide supervisory support to the staff, business and branch.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Practice Reviewer / Client Manager you will carry out the following duties:
- Review all of the practice files that have been completed by the team, feedback and train the team on review points. Including the review of; Limited company accounts, sole traders, partnerships and tax returns. (80 % of the role)
- Prepare file notes and any areas of interest you think are applicable for the client relationship director to hold the meeting.
- Post review adjustments to bring the file to internal completion
- Assist in pre audit accounts preparation and guidance of the team for our audit clients
- Support the team through work that they carry out, train and identify training needs for the team to be covered by mandatory training.
- Manage the team’s apprenticeship requirements and ensure all studies and training are up to date.
- Assist with the work planning requirements, ensuring sufficient time and resources to complete the jobs.
- Be the point of contact for some of the client base
- Performance management
- Building a positive working relationship with clients and the practice
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
- Knowledge of accountancy computer software including CAS, IRIS, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks
- Dealing with any staff queries in a timely and efficient manner
- Assisting colleagues and trainees within the team with development and technical advice
Essential Criteria
- Accounts reviewing experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 3-4 years post qualified experience in a practice environment (preferably)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial
- Excellent reporting skills
- Confidently able to offer recommendations and advice to our clients.
- Highly competent with outstanding commercial acumen and a solid grasp of business aims and objective
- Demonstrable experience and a proven track record in a similar role
- Previous experience of working with SME Clients / businesses
- A full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits include:
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holiday structure
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Holidays incentives
- Flexible working options
- Remote working options
- Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, and Medical support)
- Modern & friendly working environment
- Team building, social and corporate events