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Qualified Practice Accountant / Manager

Posted 14 days 10 hours ago by J&T Business Consulting

Permanent

Not Specified

Banking & Financial Services Jobs

England, United Kingdom

Job Description

What you'll be doing

Lead and develop a portfolio of client assignments across a range of industries, ensuring high quality delivery and an excellent client experience.
Plan and manage year end accounts work, collaborating with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure all engagements meet the relevant reporting standards.
Inspire, support and manage your team - including allocating work, coaching, reviewing output, holding weekly updates, providing feedback and completing appraisals.
Use digital tools and technology to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and drive efficiencies across the department.
Build trusted relationships with clients and support them with practical accounting and commercial advice.
Oversee the preparation of working papers, financial statements and client files in line with firm standards.
Monitor job progress, ensuring assignments are completed on time and within budget, and manage monthly billing for your portfolio.
Represent the firm confidently by attending client meetings, networking events and relevant team or departmental discussions.
Contribute ideas that improve our systems, processes and ways of working, supporting the firm's culture of continual improvement.

What we're looking for Essential

ACA/ACCA qualified with recent general practice experience
Strong technical knowledge across accounts (and ideally tax)
Experience supervising or managing a team
Proven ability to lead assignments from planning through to completion
Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues
Strong organisational and problem solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach
A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and building long term relationships
Ability to travel to client sites when needed

Desirable

Key Competencies

Leadership & People Management - sets clear expectations, empowers others, and builds a strong, motivated team
Working with People - communicates openly, builds relationships and promotes a positive team culture
Communication - delivers clear, confident written and verbal communication tailored to the audience
Technical Expertise - applies strong accounting knowledge and leverages technology to achieve high quality outcomes
Analysis & Judgement - interprets information effectively and develops workable solutions
Planning & Organisation - prioritises effectively, manages time well and achieves deadlines
Client Focus - seeks to understand client needs, delivers high standards and builds trust
Resilience & Adaptability - stays focused under pressure, responds well to challenges, and seeks continuous improvement