Practice Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Manager to join their dynamic business services team in Winchester. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio, providing high-quality advice and compliance services while fostering strong client relationships. You'll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to the ongoing development of processes and practices. With opportunities for progression and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in their career while enjoying fantastic benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with high technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio and deliver efficient compliance services.
• Review accounts and provide feedback for team development.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Location: Winchester

Salary: Competitive Salary and fantastic benefits

Numero Recruitment, the leading recruiter for accountancy jobs in Winchester are currently working with one of the UK’s fastest growing accountancy firms that would like to recruit a portfolio Manager into their team.

Reporting to Directors and Partners, you will be part of a dynamic business services team providing first class service to a diverse client base. Primarily owner managed businesses including sole traders, companies and partnerships, clients vary in size and complexity meaning a challenging role with good opportunity for progression. You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients, all below the audit threshold, and work alongside other dedicated managers running the team and developing trainees.

The Role:

• Managing a client portfolio delivering advice and an efficient compliance service and developing client relationships to become the first point of contact for our services.
• Review of files for accounts and corporation tax/personal tax prepared by team members – providing feedback for their development alongside ensuring quality delivery of services.
• Some complex accounts preparation.
• Providing advice to owner managed businesses on both business and personal matters
• Part of the management team for our business services department in Winchester– contributing ideas for the ongoing development of the team and working together with other team members to improve processes and practices.
• Regular review of client WIP and debtors, ensuring billings are raised on a timely basis and monitored against budgets
• Attendance at marketing events (optional but encouraged)
• Conducting mid-year and annual appraisals and ongoing feedback to the team
• Contribute to team meetings; for example, providing updates on a technical area to enhance understanding

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Possess a high level of technical knowledge combined with excellent commercial awareness
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel – advanced Excel skills desirable
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to the audience
• Demonstration of the ability to make decisions, solve problems and take appropriate action
• Ability to identify commercial and professional risks and ensure these are managed effectively.
• Understand the link between effective performance management and business results
• Ability to prioritise workload in order to achieve client accounting deadlines, as well as other day to day work
• Ability to drive compliance work efficiently to permit more advisory time for client’s benefit.