Audit & Accounts Senior
Michael Page
- Huddersfield
- £34,200 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients. The work split will be approximately 50% audit work and 50% accounts
- Developing a strong working relationship with clients and maintaining regular communications, both at year end and throughout the year as required
- Resolve technical issues with clients and colleagues
- Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a friendly and positive manner
- Supervise staff at varying levels of qualifications and experience
- Take responsibility for the training and development of a growing team of accountants and bookkeepers, including carrying out reviews, appraisals and assisting with the development of their technical skills and knowledge
- Planning and reviewing accounts files that are prepared by other team members
- Preparing year end accounts, management accounts and tax computations to a high standard
- Prepare cashflow projections for clients & complete/review VAT returns as and when required
- Assist clients with accounts, Sage and Xero queries
- Managing the team's workflow and job progress, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Contributing to weekly team meetings and management team meetings
- Plan assignments effectively, ensuring adequate resources are allocated and that staff are briefed on the requirements of each job
- Driving projects forward and controlling implementation
- Be proactive with regards to business development; seeking new clients and attending networking events as required
- Use networking and contacts to keep up-to-date on current business affairs and to contribute to the development of the client base and the firm
- Driving the creation of up-to-date articles for the benefit of the website and social media and business publications
- Visit client offices as and when required.
- ACA qualified
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice
- Experience of planning and delivering work to the highest standard
- Must be numerate and have a good standard of literacy skills
- Excellent knowledge of VAT and Corporation Tax
- Effective communication skills, both written and in person, with experience of attending and contributing to client meetings
- Evidence of a commitment to own continuous professional development and ensuring technical knowledge is current and relevant
- Strong knowledge of Sage 50, Xero & Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Must be focused and self-motivated
- Able to lead a team confidently and effectively, supporting colleagues and communicating with other members of staff who have various levels of experience
- Able to work well under pressure, use initiative and work to strict deadlines
- Possess good attention to detail and take pride in work undertaken
- Flexible regarding additional hours especially at month end
- Adaptable, open to change and keen to learn new skills
- Courteous and good telephone manner essential
- Able to manager your own time and that of others to meet deadlines and deliver an effective service to clients
- An estimated salary range of £34,200 - £41,800 per annum.
- Benefits including free parking at the modern Huddersfield office.
- Generous holiday leave of 23 days plus bank holidays, with Christmas Eve off.
- A positive and progressive company culture that values its employees.