Business Services Manager - Accountancy Practice

My client is looking for a Business Services Manager to join their accountancy practice in Newport, Wales.

The role is with a large, friendly accountancy practice. However, this is an exciting opportunity as the firm is growing, drawing on their reputation for a high calibre of service and as such need to add a Bookkeeper to their team. The firm is inundated with work so seek for the successful applicant to join as soon as possible.

The Position Function

• Managing a portfolio of clients (numbers depending on experience)

• Review of c80 Limited Company Financial Statements per year

• Preparing management accounts for clients

• Maintaining and developing technical ability by attending webinars, keeping abreast of technical developments

• Oversee work-planning of portfolio

• Provide timely and constructive feedback on jobs performed

• Suggesting and agreeing fees with clients

• Report to Associate Director

The Position Responsibilities

• Be approachable to members of the team

• Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationship

• Discuss difficult/contentious matters with clients (but always with Partner to back up and support)

• Support less experienced members of the team as required

• Ability to be well organised, in own work and with the workflow of the portfolio

• Participate, as a minimum, in internally held Business Development events

• Well researched, enthusiastic and knowledgeable on the work and role of the Chartered Accountant

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum of 2 years PQE

• At least 5 years experience in practice

Benefits

• Car parking

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) including 2 Christmas shutdown days

• Life assurance ( 4 x salary)

• Pension Scheme agreements

• ICAEW/ACCA subscriptions paid

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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