Job Description
Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of clients of variable sizes across different industries. Managing Accountancy Services to a bureau of clients which will include (but is not limited to): o Review of monthly/quarterly management accounts o Review of Unaudited Year-End Statutory Accounts o Advising clients with systems of financial control o Company Secretarial Advice and Compliance including Maintaining Company Registers & Minutes where required Help drive the firm's accounting technology strategy to best serve our clients and project manage the roll out of new accounting solutions. Assist with managing the team's financial performance e.g. agreeing and billing of fees; cash collections; monitoring recoverability of WIP etc Participate in the coaching, mentoring and appraisal of staff This role requires an experienced, positive, self-motivated individual with superior organizational and technical skills who can execute multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure a high level of professional standards. Skills and competencies required; ACA or ACCA with minimum 7 years PQE Minimum of 5 years+ relevant post qualified work experience in practice with strong technical knowledge and financial/management accounts experience Proven management skills and behaviors Excellent organizational skills, time-management and communication skills A strong market/commercial awareness Working knowledge of accounting software packages such as Surf, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar with a high aptitude and interest for using new software Ability to use and implement AI-based accounting software, accounting tools and connected app functionality in house and to clients Client-oriented with initiative, enthusiasm and problem-solving attitude Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with maximum discretion Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making when necessary Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003 Skills: Fiance Accounting Manager ACCA Practice Accountant