Accounting Solutions Supervisor

Reed; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outsourcing Supervisor to manage a diverse portfolio of clients in accounting solutions. This role involves providing comprehensive bookkeeping, VAT returns, and year-end accounts services while supervising a dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing departmental procedures and driving new client business. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive team environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity for career advancement. If you're passionate about accounting and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounts preparation and bookkeeping.
• Qualified to at least ACCA or ACA standard, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and provide comprehensive accounting services.
• Supervise the wider Accounting Solutions team and support departmental efficiency.

Skills

Accounts Preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT Work

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

ACCA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Outsourcing Supervisor

• Annual Salary: Depending on experience
• Location: St Albans
• Job Type: Full-time

REED Practice are pleased to be recruiting for an exciting Accounting Solutions Supervisor. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients and providing comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end accounts. The successful candidate will be a key player in supervising and supporting the wider Accounting Solutions team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide a comprehensive bookkeeping, VAT, management, and year-end accounts compliance service for a variety of clients using both manual and computerised accounting systems.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring all VAT compliance workflows are handled efficiently, meeting all deadlines for VAT returns, intrastat, and EC sales lists.
• Assist managers and partners with VAT registration, deregistration, HMRC enquiries, and technical queries.
• Ensure timely and accurate information flow to the Tax Department for the preparation of forms P11D.
• Monitor and manage the flow of accounts and management accounts through the department to meet all deadlines with a turnaround of no longer than 8 weeks.
• Supervise and support the wider team, providing guidance and sharing knowledge, especially in the Department Manager’s absence.
• Work closely with the Department Manager to refine departmental procedures, improve efficiency, and develop the department to generate new client business.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT work, ideally at the level of Accounts Senior or equivalent.
• Qualified to at least ACCA, ACA standard, or equivalent by experience.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge of accounting processes including current accounting standards, VAT, and corporation tax matters.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, managing multiple deadlines and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using computerised accounts software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, and confident in Excel.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and efficiency.
• Hybrid model of working.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV today!