1. Independent Accounting firm which spans across Yorkshire and the North West
2. Leeds city centre with modern, spacious offices close to the train station.
About Our Client
The organisation is a well-established, professional services provider known for its expertise in accounting and finance. As a medium-sized company, it is committed to delivering high-quality services to its clients and fostering a culture of excellence.
Job Description
3. Conducting client meetings individually
4. Acting as a key "Relationship Manager" for a designated portfolio of clients
5. Raising and approving fees in connection with own portfolio
6. Setting formal objectives for all direct reports and monitoring their progress / managing their development
7. Monitoring individual and team performance versus original objectives and departmental KPIs and providing feedback to the relevant Business Services Partner
8. Signing off and authorising documents / accounts / returns where legally acceptable
9. Building own network of professional contacts which will hopefully lead to the generating of new business
10. Assisting with recruitment activity in the team and dealing with other "People" related matters when required
The Successful Applicant
A successful Accounts Director should have:
11. A Full UK Driving Licence
12. A qualified Accountant under ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA
13. An excellent knowledge, and working experience, of preparing non-statutory, sole trader and partnership accounts alongside preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
14. A sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and Capital Taxes etc
15. A good understanding of all other services offered by the firm, in order to identify opportunities to refer to other Service Lines
16. An excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms, and be able to flex your style depending on your audience
17. Able to effectively manage and support colleagues, ensuring they are developed to their best ability
18. Able to drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth
What's on Offer
19. Competitive salary in the range of £70 to £85,000 per annum.
20. Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
21. Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
22. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
23. Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
24. Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
25. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
26. Paid flu jabs and eye tests
27. Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
28. Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
29. Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
30. Paid professional membership fees
31. Charity of the Month
32. Colleague of the Month
33. Subsidised social events throughout the year
If you are an experienced professional in accounting and finance looking for your next challenge, apply today to join a respected organisation and take your career to the next level!