Head of Team

Job Title: Accountant - Head of Team
Location: Hetfordshire
Department: Owner Managed Business
Contract: Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

An exciting opportunity for you to join a Chartered Accountancy practice. Your primary responsibilities will be managing and ensuring the delivery of annual compliance services including corporate tax, annual accounts and personal tax, alongside outsourcing services including bookkeeping and management reporting to a diverse portfolio of clients.

You will report to the Head of OMB and will work closely with Client Relationship Partners and specialists across the firm, including the audit and tax teams. You will support the Head of OMB in achieving departmental objectives and contribute strategically to the broader goals of the firm. They want you to be challenged, have fun in the workplace, work with like-minded individuals, and deliver great services. In return they offer.

• Flexible-working hours
• Hybrid working
• Parking
• Generous holiday allowance
• Birthday day off
• Volunteer day
• Training
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Variety of social events throughout the year
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Access to private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay

The Role:

Team Leadership: Setting clear performance targets, monitoring outcomes, coordinating work planning.

Client Management: You'll be the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and maintaining robust client relationships.

Overseeing the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns.

Conducting thorough reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

Attending key client meetings to discuss strategic issues and identify opportunities for providing added value services.

Managing client billing, credit control, and overall client account administration.

Achieving and striving to exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the Head of OMB for both personal performance and client portfolio management.

You must be:

Self-Motivated and Ambitious: A driven individual eager to advance your career, demonstrating initiative and a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

Must possess deep technical knowledge in corporate accounting and tax matters, including UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS, and ISAs.

Should be capable of serving as a technical resource and a first point of reference for team members.

Essential to have prior supervisory experience, The ability to critically review and enhance existing systems and processes is highly desirable.

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with excellent proficiency in English.

Professional Qualifications: Should hold an ACA or ACCA qualification, complemented by extensive experience in a practice setting.

Prioritisation Skills: Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring efficient workflow and deadline compliance.