**Job Summary**
We are seeking a seasoned Financial Accounting Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will possess superior organizational and technical skills, with the ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage accountancy services for a bureau of clients, including review of monthly/quarterly management accounts, unaudited year-end statutory accounts, financial control systems, and company secretarial advice and compliance.
* Help drive the firm's accounting technology strategy and project manage the rollout of new accounting solutions.
* Assist in managing team financial performance, including fee agreement and billing, cash collections, and recoverability of WIP.
* Participate in staff coaching, mentoring, and appraisal.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 7 years' PQE and 5+ years' post-qualified experience in practice, with strong technical knowledge and financial/accounts experience.
* Proven management skills and behaviors, excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
* A strong market/commercial awareness and working knowledge of accounting software packages (e.g., Surf, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero).
* The ability to use and implement AI-based accounting software, tools, and connected app functionality.
* A client-oriented attitude with initiative, enthusiasm, and problem-solving skills, as well as discretion when handling sensitive information.
Benefits:
* Healthcare
* Pension
* Bonus