Head of Accounts

Head of Accounts

Richmond SW London

£80,000 - £100,000 plus bonus

Our client is a boutique accountancy, audit, tax, and corporate finance practice specialising in a vibrant industry. With the distinction of being the sole practice in the UK with a thriving regulatory department within their field, they are at the forefront of what they do.

We are excited to welcome a highly qualified and experienced Accountant to our client’s dynamic team. If you are an ACA/ACCA professional passionate about delivering quality service and nurturing team development, we encourage you to apply.

Head of Accounts Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage a substantial portfolio comprising 600 SME Corporate and 500 Self-Assessment and Partnership Clients. Effectively allocate resources and ensure timely completion of accounting and taxation tasks.
• Client Engagement: Foster strong relationships with clients and relevant third parties, enhancing our commitment to personalised service.
• Team Leadership: Lead on-site SME teams, review workbooks, and address queries to maintain the highest work standards.
• Job Progression: Drive the completion of assignments for partner review, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Quality Assurance: Uphold our commitment to excellence by providing training, development, and supervision to trainee staff.
• Client Diversity: Manage a broad client base, ranging from self-employed businesses to large corporate clients.
• Accounting Expertise: Utilise accounting software packages (e.g., Sage, Quickbooks) for report generation and financial statement compilation.
• Statutory Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including those for limited companies and groups, in accordance with FRS102 and FRS105.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in IT tools such as VT, IRIS, and Sage.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare tax returns for corporate entities, sole proprietors, partnerships, and LLP partnerships.
• Mentorship: Review work performed by junior staff and provide guidance in preparation tasks.
• Client Communication: Effectively communicate with clients through written, oral, and email correspondence.
• Audit Support: Assist with audit assignments, contributing to the overall success of the practice.

Head of Accounts Required Skills, Attributes & Qualifications:

• Professional Qualification: ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong accounting and practice background.
• Statutory Accounting: Detailed experience in preparing statutory accounts, adhering to current accounting standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate/Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, essential for interactions with senior staff and clients.
• Initiative: Motivated to assume responsibility and consistently deliver high-quality service.

Head of Accounts Benefits:

• Performance Bonuses: Enjoy performance-related bonuses.
• Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
• Training Package: Receive a comprehensive training package to enhance your knowledge.
• Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from a generous holiday entitlement of 31 days per annum.
• Health Benefits: Access Vitality health insurance and Healthshield cash payment for your well-being.
• Flexible Office Hours: Work within office hours from 07:00 to 19:00, with standard hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and flexible start/finish times.