Accountant – Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £45000 – £55000/annum
Manager – Top 100 Practice – Oxfordshire
About the Company:
Our client is based primarily in Oxfordshire with offices in Banbury, Bicester, High Wycombe and Witney with services that reach all the way from the Cotswolds to London. They’re committed to helping every one of our clients across the area with a brilliant standard of service, as well as giving back to the community by working with local charities and non-profit groups.
About the Opportunity:
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking two managers at their Bicester office who will provide professional accountancy services to their fee-paying clients. As well as supporting the director responsible for the office, you will work with other senior staff to manage the daily running of the office as well as supporting junior staff in their day-to-day work.
About the Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Liaising with clients (individuals and businesses) and providing financial information and advice
* Reviewing year-end accounts and corporate tax returns
* Completing self-assessment tax returns
* Maintaining accounting records and preparing accounts and management information for small businesses (accountancy)
* Planning jobs for both self and others
* Responsible for billing, fee reviews and new client quotations
* Reviewing the work of junior colleagues and supporting them through their studies / apprenticeship
About the Applicant:
The successful candidate will be:
* Qualified ACA/ACCA with experience of working within practice
* Able to demonstrate financial management experience and legislative compliance with the ability to interpret relevant legislation to clients
* Knowledgeable of accounting systems including Sage, QuickBooks & Xero
* Able to deliver a high-quality accountancy service to clients with excellent technical knowledge
* Strong & empathic communication skills at all levels and with both clients and colleagues.
* Able to network and gain new business and also comfortable working independently
* Mobile and flexible to work in other Company offices and clients sites as needed
* Good IT skills with the ability to work without close supervision
* A people person who is a team player and willing to help at all levels
About the Benefits:
* A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience
* 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
* Private Medical cover (after probation) to include the benefits of the Vitality Programme, helping you to take control of your health and lifestyle
* WeCare Health and Wellbeing Support
* Hybrid working along with the ability to work Flexitime
* Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Death in Service (after probation)
* Regular staff social events and the opportunity to support charity events
* Support for future study if required
* Excellent working conditions with free tea & coffee/fruit/car parking
