Outsourcing Senior Associate

Haysmacintyre; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning accounting and tax advisory firm in City of London seeks an experienced accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio. Responsibilities include invoice processing, preparing management accounts, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be ACCA part-qualified with excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative work environment offering a range of professional opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience with accounting and management software.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for technology.

Responsibilities

• Process and post invoices using accounting software.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Review junior staff's work and provide guidance.

Skills

Multitasking

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA Part Qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

MS Dynamics

NetSuite

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.

The key aspect of the role will be to work closely with Senior Management running a busy portfolio working with a range of clients mainly within our corporate sector but also including some not for profit sector clients.

The Role

Responsibilities below are generalised and are no way exhaustive:

• Processing and posting the invoices on Xero / MS Dynamics / NetSuite;
• Monthly / quarterly reconciliations of control accounts and preparation of the working papers to support the numbers in the management accounts;
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT returns using a suite of software services, ready for the managers review;
• Preparation of the payment runs for senior’s / manager’s review;
• Review junior’s work and provide guidance and on the job training;
• Liaison with the client to request information / resolve queries;
• Ensure that allocated work is done within the time budget set;
• Monitor own Dayshape (resource planning tool) bookings and discuss any additional booking requirements with senior / manager / mentor;

Person Specification

• The successful candidate will be able to multitask in terms of handling more than one client simultaneously;
• Excellent communication skills and be confident, articulate and able to communicate at all levels externally and internally;
• A team player with the ability to prioritise work and work to tight deadlines;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence changes in working practices within the department;
• Adaptable to change.

Work-Based Competencies

• ACCA Part Qualified (or equivalent)
• You will have strong business focus and awareness of current affairs;
• An interest in and a proven aptitude for using technology;
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• An ability to analyse and interpret data;
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills;
• An ability to work as part of a team;
• An ability to delegate work to juniors and to supervise that work;
• An ability to self-review your work, prior to submitting it for manager or partner review;
• An ability to work to and meet deadlines;
• A proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for the delivery of services to clients assigned to you;
• An awareness of developments concerning client affairs and the ability to identify opportunities to provide additional services;
• Good knowledge of VAT;
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge;
• An awareness of laws and regulations that apply to the accounting function required to ensure compliance;
• Proficient in using the Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook;
• Proficient in using Xero (including current apps and an interest in learning more about other apps), Twinfield and NetSuite.

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.