ACA ACCA Qualified Client Manager, Accountancy Practice, Park Gate, Southampton, to £42,000 + Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Senior Accountant to join a friendly, fast-growing practice of 8, providing all the accounting and business advisory services small businesses need.

The firm are looking for someone to share responsibility for the day to day management, and continued expansion, of this well-established business and assisting in streamlining the processes within the practice to help increase profitability, which will be rewarded accordingly.

The role will incorporate managing a portfolio of clients, including meetings and email/telephone queries; Delegating to, supervising and reviewing the work of more junior members of the team; Having an awareness of clients' affairs and offering best advice regarding taxation; Preparation and/or review of VAT, personal and corporate tax returns; Assisting the directors generally in ensuring that required service levels for all clients are met and to be involved in a broad spectrum of compliance work and develop knowledge and skills in areas of tax advice.

You will need to be ACA/ACCA/CIOT qualified with at least 5 years' experience in practice, or Qualified By Experience with over 10 years in practice, and recent experience in a senior practice accounting role with exposure to accounts preparation for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships, VAT, corporate and personal tax returns.

You will have up to date knowledge of accounting standards, good organisation and planning skills, very client focused in all aspects of work and having a positive outlook. A strong team player is essential. Good working knowledge of Taxcalc, VT Final Accounts, Moneysoft Payroll, Sage/Xero and Excel to macro level (intermediate - advanced) would be highly desirable.

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a company pension, performance bonus, ongoing training opportunities and onsite parking.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence please submit your CV immediately or call Debbie Stent on 07900 224915.

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