Senior Associate (Business Management)

Key Responsibilities:

•         Assisting in the management of a small portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for ensuring their bookkeeping, management reporting, statutory accounts and any ad-hoc tasks are prepared to a high standard and on a timely basis

•         Preparation of management accounts and reports

•         Preparation of VAT returns

•         Working with the client managers to understand the client’s requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required

•         Identify opportunities for any additional services that clients may need and liaise with subject specialists

•         Supporting junior members of staff with their training, including reviewing their bookkeeping.

·         Preparation of billing proposals

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

•         Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an Accountancy practice

•         ICAEW/ ACCA (or equivalent) qualified or qualified by experience

•         Committed to maintaining their technical knowledge to a high level

•         Competent in using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

•         Competent using Xero and accounting software such as Iris or similar

•         Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios

•         Good people and communication skills (including telephone manner)

•         Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus

•         Ability to work within a team and to be able to complete tasks independently with little assistance

•         Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills

•         Experience with reviewing work

•         Cashflow forecasting, tax management and budgetary control experience preferable

•         Sales invoicing and credit control experience preferable

•         Exposure to billing and understanding of commerciality

Package:      

• ·         Competitive salary
• ·         23 days holiday + public holidays
• ·         Additional holiday day per year of service
• ·         Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
• ·         Health plan benefits
• ·         Parking Permit
• ·         Clear pathways of progression to management and beyond
• ·         Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification
• ·         Ongoing training and development
• ·         Relaxed dress code