Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA - Armstrong Knight : Job Details

Job Title: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

About the Role

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) seeking your next professional challenge? Do you thrive on finding solutions to clients' challenges and adding tangible value to their businesses? We have an exciting opportunity within our expanding Small Business Unit that could be your perfect match.

As a pivotal member of our team, you will work closely with our entrepreneurial clients, primarily smaller owner-managed businesses, across various sectors. These businesses form one of the largest and most dynamic client bases in the South East, and your contributions will have a direct and lasting impact on their growth and success.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive accounting and tax services, acting as a trusted advisor and taking the complexity out of compliance for your clients. You will also be involved in project management, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Support a portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses across multiple industries, ensuring their accounting and compliance needs are met with precision and efficiency.
• Project Support: Assist with various accounting and business projects, ensuring successful outcomes for both clients and internal teams.
• Process Management: Oversee the end-to-end process for client projects, ensuring that both clients and internal teams are kept aligned and that working capital is effectively managed.

What We Offer

By joining our team, you will become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that values innovation and client success. You will be given the opportunity to actively shape the future of the firm, contribute to a supportive team culture, and grow both professionally and personally.

About You

• Qualifications: Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA qualified, but we also welcome applications from nearly qualified professionals.
• Client-Focused: You have a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences and always look for ways to add value.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.
• Technical Expertise: Previous experience in a practice environment with exposure to management accounts, statutory accounts, and VAT return preparation.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software such as IRIS and Xero is preferred.
• Team Player: Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to coach junior team members and work cohesively within a team environment.
• Continuous Improvement: A genuine passion for innovation, improvement, and finding the best way to achieve outcomes.