Outsourcing Senior - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom - RSM UK

RSM UK

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Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overall job purpose

RSM's Outsourcing division provides outsourced finance, HR and payroll services to a range of clients, from large blue chip companies to SMEs and owner managed businesses.

We are currently looking for an experienced individual who would be tasked with providinga high quality accounting service to a wide range of clients as part of the Outsourcing team.

In this role, you will own the client relationships, building strong rapport with both client principals and colleagues.

Working closely with the team's Outsourcing Managers, your role is central to the achievement of the wider team's strategic objectives,as well as developing RSM's client liaisons alongside your own professional growth.

Responsibilities

Responsible for client portfolio ensuring accurate preparation of management accounts within deadlines and budgets set
Proactively update the relevant Outsourcing Manager on client as and when appropriate
To ensure client processes and permanent files are kept up to date
Key performance measures acted upon on an ongoing basis (e.g. chargeable time, utilisation, expected fee income levels)
Regular and proactive participation in Outsourcing Team meetings

Personal and professional qualities

The role requires:

Accurate and timely preparation of (often complex/bespoke) management accounts and other reporting
Preparation of VAT returns, EC Sales lists and Intrastat returns
Training clients in use of their accounts systems
Work in accordance with the defined systems and procedures
Carry out adhoc assignments with assistance (usually solving clients accounting system issues)
Ability to analytically review results and analyse KPIs
Request appropriate funding from Parent Company to cover expected outgoings of the subsidiary/branch on a timely basis
Recognise issues with European implications and act accordingly (e.g. VAT, taxation, foreign currency)
Prepare an audit file which could be submitted to the client's auditors
Knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP
Accurately compile information for P11D preparation by Tax Department
Good compliance skills with limited supervision
Effective use of IT including Excel, accounts packages, Outlook
Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice
Be able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
Be aware of relevant financial targets and constraints and contributes to achieving these, keeping the relevant Outsourcing Manager informed of progress
Understand need for continuous learning
Work closely with junior members to ensure their continual development