Description
We are looking for an ambitious Manager to join our brand-new Exeter office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a diverse and varied role that will involve everything from advising some of the South West's most exciting owner managed businesses, through to People Management and Business Development responsibilities.
Working with our other Managers, you will lead a team to deliver a range of compliance related services (Management & Financial Accounts, VAT & Corporate Tax Returns) ensuring that a quality service is provided to our clients.
You will need to enjoy coaching and mentoring individuals as an important part of this role will be focused around developing junior team members into becoming accomplished business advisors. We will also look to you to support us in our business development activities as we continue to expand within the South West market.
Working closely with our Accountancy Partners, you will look to grow our portfolio of clients and will seek to add value to our existing clients by introducing additional services that we can offer.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
* Working with our management team to manage and develop our Accountancy team - this will include recruiting team members and coaching our people so that they can reach their potential
* Building strong relationships with our owner-managed business clients (average turnover ranging from £2 - £8 million) and ensuring that we continue to offer a quality trusted advisor service
* Monitor developments in the accounting marketplace to help retain competitiveness and efficiency of service provision
* Build/retain a good network of local contacts within the market to aid business development
About You
To be considered for the role, you will need to be:
* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of working within a business services environment
* A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their teams
* Highly commercial with the drive to contribute towards Bishop Fleming's growth
Why Bishop Fleming?!
Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. Currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.
From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors. Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
With 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients' needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses; to schools, not-for-profit and public sector organisations; and private clients we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients.
Benefits
If that's not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
* Hybrid working
* A contributory Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
* Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
* Yulife employee wellbeing app
* Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
* Numerous opportunities for development
Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.
The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process
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