Key Responsibilities: • Financial Management: Managing budgets, financial planning, and reporting. • Staff Supervision: Overseeing and supervising accounting staff, including accountants, accounting assistants, and clerks. • System Management: Establishing and maintaining accounting systems, processes, and procedures. • Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.• Business Development: Contributing to the practice's growth and development, potentially through strategic planning. • Financial Analysis: Conducting financial analyses to support business decisions and forecast future financial trends. • Tax Planning: Preparing VAT returns and advising on tax planning. • Client Communication: Communicating with clients effectively and proactively. • Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability. • Data Management: Maintaining financial records, preparing accounts and management information. Skills and Qualifications: • Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, with significant post- qualification experience in practice. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems. • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends. • Leadership and Management Skills: Ability to supervise and motivate staff. • Communication Skills: Effective communication with clients, colleagues, and management. • Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and financial principles. About us Accounting growth offers genuine career opportunities. We are justifiably proud of our home-grown talent with successful journeys from entry level trainee to Partner. We are recognised by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT as approved training employers