Accountant (Assistant Manager) - Corporate Accounts

SRLV; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cashback scheme for medical expenses

Group Life Insurance

Mental and Physical Health Support

Regular social events

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Job summary

A chartered accountancy firm in Central London is seeking an experienced professional to manage accounts preparation and supervise junior team members. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of statutory accounts and be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff. Benefits include private medical insurance, generous leave, and a supportive working environment. The position offers a balance of office and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in reviewing statutory accounts.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cope in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working relationships with managers and key staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts preparation and review accounts files.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Oversee workflows and ensure deadlines are met.
• Liaise with clients to resolve any queries.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Sound technical awareness

Confidentiality

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage junior staff

Education

Knowledge of accounts disclosure for FRS 102 1A and FRS 105

Experience within an accountancy practice

Tools

CaseWare Accounts

QuickBooks

XERO

SAGE

Job description

SRLV are a medium-sized firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in the West End, a vibrant and exciting spot in Central London.

We work across a variety of exciting industries from premium restaurants, prime property and international corporates, to established names in music, entertainment and sport, we have an inspiringly diverse client base that is rewarding and exciting.

Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of SRLV. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network, come first. When expanding our team, we look for inherent ability, energy and drive. Intelligent, interested, considered people who want to be seen and respected as individuals, who will collaborate and add another dimension to the high-quality service we deliver and the team we are.

We see everyone as individuals, valuing unique traits and special strengths. Our diverse workforce, where over 20 languages are spoken, has a breadth of cultural experience from which we all learn. Unique insights and alternative ways of thinking keep our approach fresh and our minds open.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing all aspects of accounts preparation, including review of accounts files and financial statements disclosures as well as supervising / overseeing work conducted by both offshore and in house staff.
• Providing advice, guidance and constructive feedback to junior team members, and updating senior managers / directors with progress of work
• Delegate appropriately, ensuring clear instructions are given to junior team members, including setting and monitoring their workload
• Overseeing the scheduling of workflows on each of the jobs – ensuring all deadlines and targets are met
• Manage client problems that occur and supports other team members with basic client matters
• Undertaking accounts preparation (when necessary)
• Assisting with management reporting and other specific reporting when required
• Highlight and manage any work or project delivery issues to senior managers / directors and key staff
• Managing WIP and regular updates to senior managers / directors on any expected issues / overruns
• Liaising with tax department to ensure that they have all information required to prepare tax computations and any other tax reports required by the client
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of work and projects
• Solid technical knowledge on UK GAAP (FRS 102 1a and FRS 105)
• Develop and maintain a high level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the professional bodies’ CPD requirements where appropriate
• Work effectively and efficiently on multiple jobs under time and budget constraints
• Highlighting any delivery issues and suggesting approach to rectify as required
• Assist with managing the expectations of senior managers / directors and other key staff across the practice to ensure work and projects are completed within reasonable and realistic timeframes – highlighting areas of success or concern as appropriate
• Correspond with clients to resolve any queries or issues, ensuring good relationships with clients
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job

KEY SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Exceptional, effective and appropriate communication skills both verbally and in writing at all times, ensuring interdepartmental relationships are strong and recognising they must represent the firm in a positive light when dealing with clients and internally with staff
• Sound technical, commercial and risk awareness alongside understanding of policies, procedures and processes, strives to apply own technical excellence, and know when to refer more complex technical issues up
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and remain mindful of sensitive issues
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• Excellent IT skills along with the ability to use software effectively
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrates high levels of commitment and flexibility, actively helping other colleagues whilst delegating tasks effectively to wider team efficiently and taking ownership for own projects/job delivery
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• Has strong working relationships with managers and other key staff across the practice
• Has a strong ability to cope in a fast paced environment, taking responsibility for own workload and working closely with senior managers / directors and wider team / firm to deliver quality work to agreed, often tight, deadlines and timescales
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally to a high standard, dealing with first line issues confidently
• Confident at managing junior members of staff, providing guidance and feedback

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent knowledge of accounts disclosure for FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Strong experience of reviewing statutory accounts
• Current or very recent experience within an accountancy practice
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• Previous experience with software packages including CaseWare Accounts, QuickBooks, XERO and SAGE

BENEFITS

• Fantastic private medical insurance
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days over the December holidays
• Cashback scheme for medical expenses
• Group Life Insurance
• Mental and Physical Health Support
• Regular social events and activities – including pizza, breakfast and/or drinks on the rooftop terrace, office, or local venues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent office space in Fitzrovia

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Flexible working: After probation period - 3 days (+) in office