Accounts Manager - St. Albans, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

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REED are pleased to be partnered with an establish accountancy practice based in St Albans, due to continued growth they are looking for a full time SME portfolio manager to
join theteam.

their time effectively and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The firm's client base is made up of a range of SME's and includes, manufacturers, a wide range of
professional service firms, IT developers, property investors and developers, hospitality businesses
and not for profit entities.


Duties:


  • Effectively control own portfolio including everything from staff planning, management of
WIP and billing

  • Build and further develop client relationships with existing and new clients
  • Display a strong commercial awareness in fee development
  • Present for partner review, complete files to a high standard
  • Display proactive awareness of current relevant legislation, compliance standards
  • Raise high quality business correspondence
  • Act as the main point of contact for compliance queries from clients within portfolio
  • Quote and estimate fees within your level of authority
  • Meeting clients to pitch and tender for new work and putting together associated
documents

  • Business development attend new client meetings and networking events
  • Good awareness of cloudbased accounting techniques and systems
  • Effectively delegate work to, and mentor, the team
  • Provide feedback to junior and senior team members of quality of work/performance
  • Manage the team including monitoring work in progress and work standards.
Skills and experience
Experience

  • ACA/ACCA Fully Qualified with 3+ years post qualification experience
  • Up to date knowledge of corporate and personal taxes
  • Strong time management skills
  • Previous management experience
  • Commercial and proactive approach to client development

Benefits include:

  • Pension with optional salary exchange scheme
  • Life Insurance at four times basic annual salary
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus Statutory Bank Holidays), increasing with length of
service

  • Professional subscription fees paid
  • Benefits platform offering discounts, wellness platform, additional holiday purchase, cycle to
work scheme

  • Social committee organising numerous subsidised events
  • Hybrid working for most roles
  • Casual dress

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