Accounts Manager
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Wimbledon |
| Area | Wimbledon, London |
| Sector | Finance - Qualified (Practice) |
| Salary | £60,000 - £65,000 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Telephone | +441372642001 |
| Job Ref | 053222 |
| Job Views | 163 |
- Description
- Kenneth Brian Associates are working with an established business based in Wimbledon who are recruiting for a Accounts Manager to join their exciting team on a permanent basis.
For the role of Audit & Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 5 years post qualification experience. This role would suit someone with a strong track record in audit & accounts preparation and who is currently managing a client base with work including audits & accounts, wishing to make a change, and move to a business where they will be developed and have a clear progression path.
Key responsibilities:- Plan and manage assignments effectively and within the agreed time scale
- Play a key role in the management team, including strategic decisions, staff planning and client service
- Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, such as money laundering checks etc
- Play an active role in winning new clients, through networking, business development and initial meetings with potential new clients
- Manage key client relationships and expectations
- Monitor budgets and agree fees for each engagement
- Be responsible for managing audit teams on various assignments
- Motivating, developing and coaching the audit team and conducting evaluations of staff performance
- Assist in the production of the proposals and presentations for new work.
- Develop network of contacts and cross-sell services
- A professional qualification - ACA/ACCA, with a good exam record, and be educated to degree level (or equivalent).
- Client management experience
- Computer literate with knowledge of accounts packages, such as IRIS, SAGE, EXCEL, and Outlook for client interaction.
- Technical and industry sector expertise, with experience of taking responsibility for performance appraisal and development.
- Excellent communication skills with clients, including timely response to all queries, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
- Ability to mentor, motivate and support the audit and accounts team, with clear instructions, deadlines, and help when needed.
- Business focused and highly organised, with the ability to prioritize important and urgent tasks.
- Knowledgeable of all new technical accounting standards with a passion to learn and keep up to date.
- Ability to work under pressure, use initiative and go the extra mile when needed
- Ability to delegate and provide clear explanations of tasks.
- Enthusiastic team player within the office, and well integrated with the rest of the management team.
- Demonstrates good problem solving skills and stays calm under pressure.