About the client
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Our client a busy, thriving progressive and diverse Chartered Accountant are looking for an Accounts and Audit Client Service Manager to join the team due to growth. This is a key role within the firm, offering exposure to a broad client base in Luton and throughout Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £61,000 DOE
Location: Luton, LU2 8DL
Benefits include:
Hybrid and flexible working options
Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
A group income protection insurance scheme
Life assurance at four times basic annual salary
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant
Professional subscriptions fees paid
Clear career progression, development opportunities and ongoing training
Free Parking
About the Role
The successful Accounts and Audit Client Service Manager will be experienced working in practice in the UK and be able to demonstrate competence in all areas of accounting. They will have good experience with accounts planning fieldwork and completion. The ability to work to deadlines and budgets is essential whilst ensuring they have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Responsibilities include:
Client Management
Manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients, acting as the main point of contact.
Management of WIP and billing
Client onboarding, engagement, and disengagement
Accounts
Review statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS. Ensure accounts are completed efficiently and files are complete and delivered to the Directors
Audit (Where applicable)
Plan, manage, and review statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion
Tax
Corporation Tax, Personal Tax, P11D and deal with other tax issues as they arise
Company Secretarial
Ensure the data held on Companies House is correct, current & kept up to date.
Team Leadership
Lead, supervise, and mentor staff
Taking an active role in recruitment for you team and responsibility for probationary reviews, appraisals, and formal on the job training
About You
As an Accounts and Audit Client Services Manager, you will require the following:
ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience for a manger.
Competent using cloud-based software. xehkeey
Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards (if applicable)
Experience managing and reviewing relevant assignments
Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
If you are an Accounts and Audit Client Services Manager looking to work for a company that offer career progression and development opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.