Our client is a very successful, well-established chartered accountancy practice based in Orpington, Kent. They are seeking an all-round experienced audit and accounts manager / senior manager to join their team on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis, with partnership prospects on offer. This position will primarily be focused on accounts and audit and accounts work and the levels can be adjusted based on the applicant's experience and aspirations. There are excellent progression prospects on offer, the chance to maintain a good work-life balance through flexibility and hybrid working. You will work with a mixed client base with a large proportion of NFP clients within the education, charity and academy sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* The role will focus mainly on delivering accountancy and tax and audit services.
* Support a varied portfolio of clients.
* Lead audits from planning through to completion, liaising with the team and client where necessary.
* Host and conduct pre-audit and post-audit meetings with clients.
* Provide accountancy and taxation advice and support to clients as necessary.
* Conduct client meetings for the presentation of final draft accounts.
* Lead and manage a small team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.
* Mentor the team -- reviewing their work and encouraging prompt and high-quality delivery and service.
* Develop and expand the team’s skillset through development plans and training and support.
* Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.
Requirements
* Qualified ACA or ACCA or equivalent
* Min. 5+ years post-qualification experience in practice
* Experience in accounts preparation, auditing SME-sized limited companies, taxation (corporate, business & personal)
* Experience supervising staff
* Effective communication skills
* Proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
* Excellent planning, organisation & deadline time keeping skills
* Good computer skills
Benefits
* £60,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable
* Competitive pension and holiday allowance
* Hybrid working
* Clear progression prospects and opportunity to become and RI
* CPD
* Parking
* Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation
* 01227 533 007
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