Hays are recruiting a Qualified Accountant for a well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, who offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance to a diverse client base across the East of England.

The position is Manager within their rapidly evolving and successful Outsourcing department, working with a diverse portfolio of clients, from a plethora of sectors and industries, duties including;

• Taking ownership of a mixed and demanding portfolio of clients.
• Managing the delivery of outsourcing assignments to include review of monthly / quarterly management accounting, preparing cash flow reports, budgets and projections, overseeing and review of bookkeeping, review of VAT returns and assisting clients with VAT queries and tax investigations.
• Acting as the overall engagement manager for some clients, which will include liaising with other teams across the firm to facilitate the delivery of annual accounting and corporation tax compliance, payroll, company secretarial services and other advisory services.
• Onboarding of new clients, including system set-ups and process reviews, advising both new and existing clients on optimum processes and suitable systems to achieve objectives laid out.
• Managing a team varied in role, from trainee accountants, assistant accountants and management accountants.
• Being the main contact with your client base, being their ‘go to' advisor and building those relationships. Taking responsibility for fee discussions and billing.

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (minimum criteria).
• Experience in portfolio management, including delivery of outsourcing services (minimum criteria).
• Up-to-date working knowledge of tax including MTD.
• Team management experience, including line management.
• Strong systems knowledge in Xero, Dext, Approval Max and QBO, including implementation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and in-depth knowledge of cloud-based systems is essential.

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Company car and fuel card via salary sacrifice
• Family friendly policies, e.g. paid time off for dependents
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discounts

If you are interested in this opportunity, would like to receive the full job specification or discuss, please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays.