Business Support Assistant Manager

Haysmacintyre; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking a qualified individual to manage client portfolios, ensuring high quality statutory accounts and effective delivery of services. Applicants should have a degree in accounting or finance, with relevant experience and strong technical skills in UK accounting standards. Exceptional communication and organizational abilities are essential, along with proficiency in software such as Xero and Excel.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is desired.
• Considerable experience in an accountancy firm, preferably in a business services/outsourcing role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee accounts preparation service delivery.
• Plan, supervise and review the work of junior team members.
• Deliver high quality statutory accounts according to relevant standards.
• Prepare and review consolidation workings for group accounts.

Skills

Strong Technical Skills

Business Acumen

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Software knowledge (Xero, Caseware, Excel)

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Xero

Caseware

Excel

Job description

HaysMac is an award winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with over 40 partners and over 600 staff.

Providing advice to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The key aspect of the role will be to work in our newly set up statutory accounts team, liaising with the clients and audit team and oversee and review the work of the accounts preparation team. You will be running a busy portfolio of statutory accounts clients mainly within our corporate sectors.

Responsibilities below are generalised and are no way exhaustive:

• To manage a portfolio of clients and overall accounts preparation service delivery to allocated clients.
• To plan, control, supervise and review the work undertaken by more junior team members.
• To report directly to partners, directors and senior managers as required
• To deliver high quality statutory accounts prepared in accordance with relevant Standards, including all necessary disclosures.
• To prepare and /or review consolidation workings to support group accounts prepared by the team.

The candidate

Qualifications: A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is desired. We will consider candidates qualified by experience.

Experience: Considerable experience in an accountancy firm, preferably in a business services/ outsourcing role, with a proven track record of managing client engagements and leading teams.

Work based competencies

Strong Technical Skills: Excellent knowledge of UK and International accounting standards and financial reporting requirements, a working knowledge of Tax and VAT. Ability to provide guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters.

Business Acumen: Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities, contribute to business development efforts, and drive growth.

Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in our client-centric environment. You must possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be required to clearly articulate complex financial information, provide concise recommendations, and effectively communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders at all levels.

Interpersonal skills: Ability to actively listen, and the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner are essential for success in this role. We value effective communication as a key component of building strong client relationships and fostering collaboration within our team.

Software skills: Working knowledge of Xero and Caseware. You will have a strong proficiency when using Excel.

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities.

We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles.

If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please [e-mail].

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Why Work at HaysMac?

Discover excellence in a firm that cares about you.

We’re proud of our dynamic atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. In our inclusive, innovative workspace, our people can access and learn from one another, no matter the seniority or department.

When people come to work at HaysMac, they tend to stick around. Perhaps it’s the support they receive or the diverse culture and spirit of camaraderie. Either way, we’re glad they do.

Whilst finding an accountancy firm isn’t a particularly difficult challenge, finding one that is commercially minded, with sector specialism at its core, is. We offer intelligent solutions based on decades of experience, unlocking potential and avoiding pitfalls.

For People:

HaysMac is your trusted advisor for life’s tax planning decisions. We understand the complex financial needs of our private clients, ensuring tax efficiency now and sound planning for the future.

For Good:

HaysMac is proud to be recognised as a leading advisor in the not-for-profit sector. We provide specialist services to charities and other social purpose organisations, helping them maintain a strong financial foundation.