This excellent boutique firm of accountants are looking for an accounts outsourcing manager. This is a start up firm, led by partners from a leading firm of chartered accountants who wanted to do things differently for their clients but also their staff.

The Role

• Managing and developing the accounts outsourcing team
• Working on Sage Line 50, Quickbooks & Xero, as well as other ad hoc packages and bespoke systems.
• Preparation, review & filing of VAT returns and associated bookkeeping including reconciling bank, cash, and other control accounts as well as sales & purchase ledger input & reconciliations.
• Preparation and review of periodic management accounts.
• Liaising with clients on a regular and timely basis to obtain their books and records, reviewing these and providing support to clients with any bookkeeping/VAT issues and enquiries.
• Good knowledge of the principles and workings of VAT and able to provide VAT advice to other staff members and clients, as well as researching matters to resolve VAT queries on an ad hoc basis.
• Capable of working on numerous clients' affairs, adhering to client and statutory deadlines, and ensuring all VAT Returns within the department are filed on time.
• Providing support and training to clients and staff on bookkeeping & VAT matters, as and when required.
• Ability to deal with clearing up problem bookkeeping records.
• Preparing and overseeing the periodic billing of bookkeeping/VAT services in respect of the portfolio.

You will be

• A qualified accountant or qualified by experience having worked or currently working for a firm of accountants
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, gaining information from them when required but also answering their questions and queries
• Willing to work in a start up environment, solving problems and improving systems and processes

On offer

• A competitive salary with an excellent bonus system in place
• The chance to work for a really ambitious, growing firm
• The opportunity to grow and develop your own team

To find out more about this great opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly