The key aspect of the role will be to work closely with Senior Management running a busy portfolio working with a range of clients mainly within our corporate sector but also including some not for profit sector clients.

The Role

Responsibilities below are generalised and are no way exhaustive:

• Processing and posting the invoices on Xero / MS Dynamics / NetSuite;
• Monthly / quarterly reconciliations of control accounts and preparation of the working papers to support the numbers in the management accounts;
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT returns using a suite of software services, ready for the managers review;
• Preparation of the payment runs for senior’s / manager’s review;
• Review junior’s work and provide guidance and on the job training;
• Liaison with the client to request information / resolve queries;
• Ensure that allocated work is done within the time budget set;
• Monitor own Dayshape (resource planning tool) bookings and discuss any additional booking requirements with senior / manager / mentor;

Person Specification

• The successful candidate will be able to multitask in terms of handling more than one client simultaneously;
• Excellent communication skills and be confident, articulate and able to communicate at all levels externally and internally;
• A team player with the ability to prioritise work and work to tight deadlines;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence changes in working practices within the department;
• Adaptable to change.

Work-Based Competencies

• ACCA Part Qualified (or equivalent)
• You will have strong business focus and awareness of current affairs;
• An interest in and a proven aptitude for using technology;
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• An ability to analyse and interpret data;
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills;
• An ability to work as part of a team;
• An ability to delegate work to juniors and to supervise that work;
• An ability to self-review your work, prior to submitting it for manager or partner review;
• An ability to work to and meet deadlines;
• A proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for the delivery of services to clients assigned to you;
• An awareness of developments concerning client affairs and the ability to identify opportunities to provide additional services;
• Good knowledge of VAT;
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge;
• An awareness of laws and regulations that apply to the accounting function required to ensure compliance;
• Proficient in using the Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook;
• Proficient in using Xero (including current apps and an interest in learning more about other apps), Twinfield and NetSuite.

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities.

We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles.

If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please email recruitment@haysmac.com.