Head of Accountancy - Surrey

Due to extensive growth and multiple acquisitions, this Firm are looking to recruit a Head of Accounting to join their experienced team of accountants within their Surrey office. The group has several subsidiaries ranging from Tax, Accounting, Legal, Financial Services and Executive Recruitment. Their mission is to disrupt the disjointed Professional Services space.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Head of Accounting will run the day-to-day operation of the Surrey accounting function. Acting in a strategic capacity, the successful candidate will coordinate and drive the delivery function of the office. They will need to be technically proficient and have extensive experience with all accountancy-related matters at a senior level. The role will require strong communication and networking skills as you'll be a leader of the office for both clients and colleagues. As such, the successful candidate will need to be a proven and effective leader who strives for continued development and improvement. This role will involve looking after a portfolio of key clients. These will predominantly be fast growth clients within the SME sector, so it is vital you have previous experience working with a similar client base within a UK practice. Responsibilities include:

• Be the lead reviewer and oversee the accounting requirements for a portfolio of SMEs
• Oversee client management to deliver customer service excellence
• Manage and drive quality, risk, compliance, and regulatory matters and standards
• Provide a consultative service to clients, including turnaround management, change management, group restructuring, IFRS compliance, general business consulting, and internal control reviews
• Deliver complex client projects - including financial DD and structuring
• Manage and mentor team members ensuring excellence for clients through accurate and prompt service delivery
• Represent the company's capabilities to new clients and build relationships to contribute to practice growth
• Managing the personal tax returns of the client portfolio

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least ten years experience within a UK practice at manager level
• Hold a practicing certificate
• Experienced user of IRIS and Xero
• Commercially astute with experience of providing strategic direction
• Confident communicating with all levels of stakeholders
• Able to lead, mentor, and motivate, bringing the best out in others
• Strong financial and operational skills
• Board, Partner or Partner Designate level experience
• Excellent networker, able to demonstrate previous business growth and success
• Demonstrable experience of leading accounting and corporate taxation for a diverse client portfolio
• Ability to provide sound technical and compliance advice at a high level for clients
• Proven track record of managing successful teams and delivering results
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of accounting standards and tax laws
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, employees, and other stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave - plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• Personalised training and development scheme