Job Description

W&A is working with a modern, tech focused accounting firm in Edinburgh to help source a Head of Accounting Operations.

This small and nimble accountancy practice breaks the mould of the traditional CA firm by offering a truly flexible and progressive suite of services, all underpinned by the newest tools and software.

As a Head of Accounting Operations, you will get the chance to lay your mark on a growing business and support an enthusiastic team of digital accountants. This role will report directly to the CEO and participate in strategic decision making for firm.

Our client believes efficiency and work output is more important than the place or hours worked. They aim to provide flexible opportunities for challenging work, so that their team can contribute and earn whilst still having time for other priorities in their lives.

Why Join?

Opportunity to make a real impact on clients by providing savvy commercial advice

Flexible approach to working hours to get the best balance

Role progression by joining a modern firm on a growth curve

Attractive salary with opportunity to participate in bottom line profit

Chance to help shape strategy at an agile, technology embracing practice

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the internal \xe2\x80\x9cengine\xe2\x80\x9d, ensuring that client tasks at a firm-level are well-planned, prioritised, are meeting their deadlines, and are completed at the highest level of quality

Operating in a client-facing role and oversee a portfolio of clients, assisting with year-end financial statement preparation, agile CFO services (budgets, projections, management reports, etc) and tax compliance

Spearheading projects that improve the efficiency of our bookkeeping and financial reporting tasks firm-wide

Managing several people on the accounting team (recruitment, training, goal setting, task reviews & performance reviews)

Providing a hands-on approach by helping with bookkeeping, client onboarding, taxes, and payroll when required

About You:

Professional qualification from ICAS, ACCA or equivalent

Post qualified managerial experience

Experience working in an accounting function in industry & oversaw the full cycle

Clear communicator

You believe in delivering great customer service and you have experience in a customer-facing role

You have experience putting together financial statements, budgets, cash-flow projections, and various financial reports to assist management in making decisions

You care about the work you do, you\xe2\x80\x99re particular and strive for perfection

Wilkinson and Associates