Accounting ManagerAbout 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 themunities 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
Are you a Qualified Chartered Accounting Professional (ICAS, ACA or ACCA) with a passion for providing financial services and solutions to clients predominantly within the Medical Sector? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking an ambitious and technically skilled Business Services Assistant Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our team in either Leeds or Newcastle.
This positiones as a result of continued growth within our Healthcare portfolio and is aligned to Armstrong Watson's "Crazy Goal" to be known as "the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, delivering the best client experience in the UK".
As a Business Services Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from basic to large andplex assignments. Your main goal will be to ensure that our clients receive exceptional service whilst also focusing on team collaboration, performance and engagement.
The main elements of this role will include:
1. Being responsible for thepletion and submission of financial statements (Partnership FRS105 and FRS102 1A), business taxation and personal taxation for all clients within your portfolio by the required deadlines
2. Taking ownership for a portfolio of basic / large /plex Business Services clients from within the Medical Sector (consisting of GP practices, hospital based Consultants, private medicalpanies, dental principals and associates, pharmacies and care homes etc)
3. Overseeing and providing technical support to Business Services Assistants / Seniors. You will also be responsible forpleting line management duties (1-1s, Annual and Quarterly Goal Setting Meetings, Student Review Meetings etc)
4. Resolving moreplex queries relating to assignments and liaising directly with our clients
5. Reviewing assignments which have been prepared by Business Services Assistants / Seniors to ensure theyply with our requirements and are ready for client review
6. Attending and contributing to client meetings as required by the Business Services Partner / Relationship Manager
7. Forming good and professional relationships with clients, creating an environment whereby clients feel happy to refer their contacts to Armstrong Watson
8. Building your own network of professional contacts, which will hopefully result in generating new business
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:
9. A Full UK Driving Licence
10. Either ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
11. Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an Accountancy Practice
12. A passion for helping clients from within the Medical Sector and be familiar with relevant legislation and terminology
13. Ambitious, and keen to drive the team forward
14. A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
15. Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines an work well under pressure
16. Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
17. Keen to be part of a dynamic team
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide apetitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
18. Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Ie Protection
19. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
20. Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
21. Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
22. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
23. Paid flu jabs and eye tests
24. Introductorymission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
25. Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
26. Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
27. Paid professional membership fees
28. Charity of the Month
29. Colleague of the Month
30. 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.
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