Accounts Partner

Shaw Gibbs; London; Hybride; GBP 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Résumé du poste

A leading accountancy firm in London is seeking an experienced Accounts Partner to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of UK accounts experience and strong business development skills. This role offers a competitive package, flexible working, and opportunities for personal growth within a vibrant team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years’ UK accounts experience.
• Significant experience with owner-managed businesses.
• Experience dealing with FRS102, FRS102 1A, and FRS105.

Responsabilités

• Manage and grow a portfolio of accounts clients.
• Offer strategic business advice to clients.
• Play a key role in networking and business development.

Connaissances

Client relationship management

Business development

Strong UK accounts knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Formation

ACA/ACCA qualification

Description du poste

Overview

Join to apply for the Accounts Partner role at Shaw Gibbs.

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 40 accountancy practice that provides expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invests in their teams of high-quality specialists who use the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients that exceeds expectations.

Our culture is based on the company values of expert, respectful, innovative, and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for a friendly and supportive team culture with training and development to increase technical knowledge and commercial and management skills. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand. To support growth, we have a new opportunity for an Accounts Partner to join our Sutton Accounts team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a varied portfolio of accounts clients mainly comprising owner-managed businesses (OMB); overseeing the delivery of all services to your clients
• Offer strategic business advice and collaborate with specialists within the firm where required on growth, acquisitions and mergers, succession planning and other critical business decisions for OMB
• Increase our Sutton client base
• Play a key role in networking, business development and marketing activities to grow your network and win accounts clients
• Work closely with Shaw Gibbs Directors and the accounts team to ensure the firm provides a full range of high-quality accounts services for our clients
• Measure and monitor the KPIs within your portfolio and office, working with your team and clients to achieve targets including GP, recoveries and billings
• Create and implement an accounts business strategy, primarily for your office, consulting and drawing upon the expertise of the Board
• Plan and manage the work being delivered by the accounts team in Sutton, ensuring appropriate resources are available for the work in the office
• Line manage and develop senior staff in the accounts team
• Further develop our relationship with the DFK International network

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries
• Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders
• Comprehensive development as part of our Emerging Leaders Programme
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion Shaw Gibbs values
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
• A 30-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as flexible bank holidays
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) including 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders in every office
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – discounts on retailers
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service Life Assurance

About You

We would like to hear from you if you have a minimum of 10+ years’ UK accounts experience, from either a small or medium-sized/mid-tier firm. You will also have the following:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 7+ years post-qualified experience in a UK practice environment
• Significant and demonstrable experience in an accounts team dealing mainly with OMB
• Strong UK accounts knowledge across FRS102, FRS102 1A, and FRS105. Experience of IFRS / FRS101 would be an advantage.
• Excellent and proven client relationship management skills and proven success in business development
• Previous experience of building a portfolio of clients, increasing revenue and profitability
• Excellent communication skills and confident in leading client/business development seminars
• Highly commercial approach

How To Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the bottom of the page.

About Us

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

IsExpired: false