Wilkinson and Associates are delighted to be working exclusively with an established UK business based in Stirling as they look to recruit a Head of Client Accounting.
The Head of Client Accounting will play a pivotal role in providing accounting services to c. 200 of the businesses managed clients. Managing a team of 10 and reporting directly to the Finance Director.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing technical expertise and advice in respect of accounting, VAT and payroll matters arising
* Client management and year end reporting
* Management reporting, including budgets and cashflows
* VAT return sign off and managing VAT inspections on behalf of clients
* Employee training, development and retention
* Manage client and internal relations
* First line of support for Client Accounts Managers
* Staff training, development and performance check ins
* Staff retention and recruitment
* Maintenance and development of client accounting systems and best practice procedures
* Day to day maintenance of client banking platforms
* Business development and new job pricing
* Maintaining client and wider rural team relationships; proactively supporting the wider rural surveying team and client base
* Training clients and surveyors
Background and Experience
* An accountancy qualification: CA, ACCA, CIMA with at least 5 years’ experience
* At least 2 years’ experience of managing a team
* Experience in management accounts, payroll and VAT. Exposure to VAT partial exemption rules would be beneficial
* Systems experience, preferably Xero and Sage Payroll
* Excellent excel skills
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Confidence, be approachable and calm under pressure
* Superior organisational skills
This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
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