About Us Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues. With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion. The Role Due to continued growth within our Outsourcing and Management Systems Teams, we are now seeking to recruit a Management Systems Business Services Senior to join any of our offices in Cumbria (Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Workington & Cockermouth). The purpose of this role is to prepare management accounts for a wide range of clients from a number of different sectors, and assist with the onboarding of clients onto Xero and other financial services systems / platforms. The main elements of this role will include: Preparing management accounts for various businesses, and completing bookkeeping assignments for clients Preparing VAT returns Visiting client premises when required and advising them on their accounts processes / procedures Reviewing the client needs to establish if any partner apps should be implemented and making recommendations where possible Ensuring onboarding assignments are conducted in accordance with AW procedures Providing Xero support help desk cover for clients Assisting with general administration for the team Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. The Candidate In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have: A Full UK Driving Licence Either AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an Accountancy practice (desirable) Experience of prepearing management accounts and completing bookkeeping assignments Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible Able to prioritise workloads unde strict deadlines and work well under pressure Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills Keen to become part of a dynamic team The Benefits In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health) Paid flu jabs and eye tests Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client) Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral Ongoing access to online training courses and materials Paid professional membership fees Charity of the Month Colleague of the Month Subsidised social events throughout the year In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. When you're with us we're with you.