Accounting and Business Advisory Supervisor
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £36000 - £46000 per annum
- Posted
- 12 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 09 Feb 2022
- Ref
- JN -122021-4552801
- Contact
- Ethan Madronal
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Accountancy Practice
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Accounting and Business Advisory Group are responsible for providing insights to clients, on advising businesses on the suitability of their financial reporting systems and processes and for supporting clients on preparation of their monthly reporting and financial statements.
Client Details
Large and well established practice
Description
- To ensure that jobs are completed to the highest standard, within the agreed internal budget for the job and to discuss all material points arising on the assignment with the manager / partner and client.
- To plan assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
- To take the hands on Supervisory role on assignments as and when required.
- Deals quickly and effectively with client queries (client focus)
- To brief junior staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and provide feedback where necessary.
- To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts, management letter and adjustment to opening balances on a timely basis.
- To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.
- To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
- To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services, actively look for opportunities to cross sell, and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
- To closely monitor the practice management system reports, to ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
- To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil any development or training requirements.
- To support the training and development of the staff within the ABA department.
To be involved in any other administrative departmental and office issues as deemed appropriate
Profile
- An understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
- An working knowledge of the following accounting packages would be important: Xero and Sage
- Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and to add value.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Well-developed people skills to relate to clients and colleagues. To enjoy working as part of a close-nit and friendly team bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Accounts production skills. Previous experience of CCH Accounts Production would be desirable, but not essential
- Candidates must be fully or close to fully ACA or ACCA qualified or have significant relevant experience.
- The ability to quickly learn and adapt to working with new technology to support in giving insights to our clients
Job Offer
competitive salary + bonuses
flexible working
Hybrid working