Management Accountant

This top 25 accountancy firm is looking for a Management Accountant to join their Business Services team to provide quality accounting services to corporate clients.

Client Details

This top 25 accountancy firm provides the full complement of outsourced services that covers accounting and other administrative functions such as management accounting, VAT and regulatory reporting for clients in the finance sector.

As a Management accountant you will also take ownership of client communications and reviewing the work of others, along with supporting the development of more junior members of the team.

Description

• Carry out all accounting work for a wide range of profit-making organisations in compliance with the firm's and statutory procedures. This will include planning, executing, completing and producing client-ready product independently and with minimum supervision.
• Prepare management accounts and statutory financial reports, including consolidated accounts, from manual and computerised accounting records.
• Prepare/review VAT Returns, including an understanding of partial exemption rules.
• Delegating, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior members of the team, providing constructive feedback and support as necessary, including being involved in development of junior staff.
• Providing general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts and VAT returns, for example preparing working papers for management or statutory accounts.
• Recommend improvements to clients' accounting systems and controls and assist clients whenever needed.
• Keep Managers and Partners (where necessary) informed of the progress on the team's jobs.
• Understand the specification of the assignment agreed with the client and report immediately to the Manager (or Partner) if and when this specification may need to be changed.
• Be able to take ownership of an assignment and see it through to completion with the willingness to solve issues as and when they arise.

Profile

• ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Experience of preparing statutory and management accounts and VAT returns
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, specifically an understanding of FRS102
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network
• Experience of working within a client facing role
• Experience of using caseware is preferred

Job Offer

• This is an excellent opportunity to build upon your existing experience.
• Dynamic and client-focused team.
• Build strong relationships with a range of clients.
• Flexi-time.
• Good work-life balance.