Accounting Supervisor / Manager

We are partnered with a dynamic, medium sized Accountancy Practice firm based in London. They need an Assistant Manager to join their Accounting Solutions Department. In this role you will provide a full spectrum of accounting services including Management and Statutory Accounts.

As the Accounting Manager your main duties will involve:

• Taking responsibility as an Assistant Manager
• Providing a full spectrum of accounting services including management and statutory accounts, bookkeeping and VAT compliance issues.
• You will be primarily providing support to the London Accounting Solutions Director and Manager where your main duties for this position will involve managing client relationships, supervising and training junior members of staff
• Developing the firm’s business via cross selling and attending networking events.
• You will also be assigned a portfolio of accounts clients on behalf of the Accounting Solutions Director, Manager and various Partners.
• Provide supervision and task support to the wider team, sharing knowledge and providing guidance.
• Act as a 'go to’ person for technical accounting queries from clients and other colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to refine existing departmental procedures to deliver a better-quality service and to develop and promote the department.

Key skills should include:

• Significant previous experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT work and qualified to at least ACCA or ACA standard (or equivalent by experience)
• Can demonstrate a strong technical and commercial knowledge and understanding of accounts processes including (but not limited to) knowledge of current accounting standards, VAT and tax matters
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and management skills, with an ability to manage people effectively to raise performance and build engagement

I'd be very eager to have a conversation with you, if you feel your experience matches these criteria. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to find out more!