Our client is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers based in Southampton, UK. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, audit and regulated services, tax consultancy, and corporate advisory.
They are seeking a Business Services Senior, this would be a great opportunity for a proactive, relationship-driven professional with a strong focus on client success and business growth. You will work with the Business Services team and be responsible for deliver a dependable outsourced management accounting services, providing clients with the support they need to enhance business performance.
Responsibilities:
*Prepare monthly management accounts and review annual bookkeeping for clients, offering improvement suggestions.
*Set up new client bookkeeping systems, particularly with Xero, and provide client training.
*Complete and review bookkeeping tasks, VAT returns, cashflow forecasts, and CIS returns.
*Reconcile and correct trial balances and demonstrate strong knowledge of VAT schemes, including partial exemption.
*Supervise and provide coaching to junior staff, ensuring high-quality outputs.
*Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge.
*Communicate with clients and manage tasks to meet deadlines and budgets as directed by the management team.
Requirements:
*A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience
*Experience with Xero, using it effectively and confidently
*Clear written and spoken communication skills with both clients and colleagues
*An ability to make effective decisions about the appropriate channel of communication
*Strong and effective organisation skills and a methodical approach to their work
*Efective prioritisation skills, adapting your approach to reach multiple deadlines
*An ability to work independently without close supervision
*A commitment to the values of the firm: Opportunity, Fairness, Transparency, Personal Responsibility and Teamwork
*A commitment to personal and continuous professional development, ensuring that skills remain current and relevant for the requirements of the role
*Great interpersonal skills
Desirable: AAT qualified