We are proud to be recruiting for our established and Innovative Chartered Accountancy practice in Staffordshire

The practice is on a mission to:

• Change the face of the accounting world.
• Nurture open-minded decisions and courageous ideas.
• Lead with technology and new innovations

The accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Practice Reviewer / Client Manager (Accountancy)to join their growing team on a full-time basis.

Purpose of the role:

The main purpose of the role is to provide professional accounts and practice reviewing to SME businesses and also provide supervisory support to the staff, business and branch.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Practice Reviewer / Client Manager you will carry out the following duties:

• Review all of the practice files that have been completed by the team, feedback and train the team on review points. Including the review of; Limited company accounts, sole traders, partnerships and tax returns. (80 % of the role)
• Prepare file notes and any areas of interest you think are applicable for the client relationship director to hold the meeting.
• Post review adjustments to bring the file to internal completion
• Assist in pre audit accounts preparation and guidance of the team for our audit clients
• Support the team through work that they carry out, train and identify training needs for the team to be covered by mandatory training.
• Manage the team’s apprenticeship requirements and ensure all studies and training are up to date.
• Assist with the work planning requirements, ensuring sufficient time and resources to complete the jobs.
• Be the point of contact for some of the client base
• Performance management
• Building a positive working relationship with clients and the practice
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Knowledge of accountancy computer software including CAS, IRIS, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks
• Dealing with any staff queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assisting colleagues and trainees within the team with development and technical advice

Essential Criteria

• Accounts reviewing experience
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 3-4 years post qualified experience in a practice environment (preferably)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial
• Excellent reporting skills
• Confidently able to offer recommendations and advice to our clients.
• Highly competent with outstanding commercial acumen and a solid grasp of business aims and objective
• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record in a similar role
• Previous experience of working with SME Clients / businesses
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Benefits include:

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holiday structure
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Holidays incentives
• Flexible working options
• Remote working options
• Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, and Medical support)
• Modern & friendly working environment
• Team building, social and corporate events