We’re looking for an experienced, confident accountant who’s not only brilliant using cloud accounting software, but has experience managing a team, ideally remote. The ideal candidate will be naturally outgoing, with the ability to juggle a large portfolio of clients while simultaneously managing a team of bookkeepers and junior accountants. Top-notch management skills and attention to detail are imperative elements of this role. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, tech-focussed remote accountancy firm working with clients from a variety of sectors based all over the UK. The company offers flexible working (remote), a very generous holiday package, opportunities for growth and a competitive salary.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of up to 10 bookkeepers and accountants
• Completing and filing of year-end accounts
• Bookkeeping checks to final trial balance
• Check your team’s work for accuracy and completeness
• Provide advice and guidance to your team members
• Review and reporting of team’s performance and client satisfaction
• VAT checks for accuracy
• Payroll/PAYE assistance
• CIS
• Cashflow forecasting
• Self assessments
• Preparation of management reports
• Workplace pensions
• Client relations and retention, including visiting clients when necessary
• Adhere to proper accounting standards
• Ability to independently identify issues or errors and quickly resolve these
• Advise directors of any outstanding issues
• Attend and contribute in business development meetings

Requirements:

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience in practice on multiple client accounts
• Management experience
• Excellent knowledge of Xero (ideally Xero Certified), Quickbooks, Sage
• Ability to work independently and produce incredibly accurate work under tight deadlines
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• Client focussed
• Full UK drivers licence and access to your own vehicle

Salary range: £35,000-£40,000 per annum

To apply, fill out your details below and upload your CV/covering letter. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!