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Senior Accountant – Accounts and Tax Team Manager

Salary up to £60k pa plus benefits


We are seeking a technically skilled qualified accountant (ACA/FCA/ACA/FCCA) with PQE of 5+ years with extensive experience in a practice environment for a key management position in our specialist accountancy practice based in Sandy, Bedfordshire dealing with clients in the TV, Media and Creative arts sector. This position reports directly to the Managing Director.  

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure a high level of expertise in technical accounting and regulatory reporting matters which are fit for purpose, consistent and meet both business and client requirements in all areas of accounts and tax work preparation.   The successful candidate will coordinate the activities required to meet these standards by means of monitoring and liaising with all accounting related team members in the processes used or technical knowledge and proficiency of those team members to ensure that the quality of the accounts preparation is efficient and of a high technical quality. Where appropriate, they would advise on changes and how to implement them and provide/suggest training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, with a conscientious approach and an acute attention to detail and accuracy.  They will also need to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, with the confidence and professionalism to liaise with team members of all levels.  Our ideal candidate will have extensive practice experience in a fast paced environment and would be self-motivated with a positive approach to work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and developing the team of qualified Accountants, part qualified Assistant Accountants and Accounts Assistants, being proactive in defining areas needing attention or support and ensuring that such training is provided in a manner best suited to the recipient
  • Ensuring bookkeeping, accounts, payroll and tax work undertaken on behalf of clients is carried out in an efficient manner and to a competent technical standard
  • Identifying suitable CPD/external training which would benefit both our business and individual team members
  • Ensuring that the latest compliance rules (accounting and tax) are identified early and implemented efficiently within the business in good time
  • Monitoring (and improving as required) current quality control processes
  • Assisting and resolving any technical issues raised by the team and responding to escalations
  • Providing input to the Managing Director and Operations Business Manager on team progress, succession planning and individual progress in relation to appraisals
  • Devising, promoting and managing a  Graduate Recruitment Programme to ensure a stream of high calibre graduate trainees into the business 
  • Liaising with the Managing Director and Operations Business Manager in helping to define and implement business strategy relating to our client services offering, pricing and positioning

Requirements for this role

  • ACA FCA ACCA OR FCCA qualification having 5+ years PQE with extensive experience in a practice environment
  • Technically strong with extensive knowledge of accounting and tax legislation and a desire to be up to date in relation to pending/future changes
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical and presentation skills
  • Ability to work with, and train, team members of all levels, showing care combined with genuine desire to teach/help others progress

In the first instance please send a CV and covering letter which also shows salary progression to Sara Housden.

STRICTLY NO AGENTS

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