Job Description

Who Are We?

Haslers is an 11 partner, full-service firm of Chartered Accountants, operating from its own offices in Loughton. The firm was established over 70 years ago and has remained independent over the years mostly growing organically. The firm's diverse clientele spans a multitude of sectors, with a particular focus on serving owner-managed businesses and their entrepreneur owners. Additionally, Haslers expertly caters to UK subsidiaries of large international groups.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, providing exceptional service and overseeing all aspects of statutory accounts work. You will also lead a team of professionals in delivering high-quality results, ensuring that all deadlines are met.

Core Responsibilities

Planning jobs and liaising with the client to consider both their needs and the key areas relating to the assignment. Consider use of outsourcing versus jobs being done in-house Preparing the budget and timing and sign off with the client ensuring these are adhered to. Managing the assignment lifecycle as it proceeds, delegating and reviewing work of staff to ensure that standards are met.

Business Development

Providing timely feedback to partners on issues identified with clients and producing a high-quality complete file with minimal review points. Identifying additional potential business revenue for the Firm and explore these with the client. Manage team performance and development to ensure high quality work submitted at all times, ensuring timely feedback given to team members and feeding back to Partners regularly on overall team development. Ensure milestones, probationary reviews and annual appraisals are carried out on time. Any other duties as maybe required for the execution of the role

Who We are Looking For

Qualified ACA/ACCA with good technical competence. Proven track record of portfolio management. Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English. Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice is essential. Experience of managing and developing a team is essential. Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards. IT literate with experience with Xero, CaseWare, Sage and CCH an advantage. Strong VAT knowledge. Candidates must have a car & a clean driving licence.

What We can Offer You

Excellent career opportunities in a well-respected growing Accountancy Firm Agile working & a strong ethos to support wellbeing Prospects for promotion to Partnership could be available for outstanding candidates Opportunity to get involve in various social, charitable and environmental initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits including Wellbeing allowance of 400 per annum Paid Birthday off Paid volunteering day Pension scheme- Employer pension scheme, Haslers contribution increases with length of service. 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), which increases with length of service
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person