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Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Manager
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Job Description You will be required to assist the ABA Senior Manager in the day to day management of the ABA department as well as managing your own portfolio of clients, ensuring the highest possible standards of client service at all times. You will take an active role in the growth of the department through identification of opportunities and involvement in the business development process as well as building sustainable external client relationships. The role will involve managing a specialist team providing technical advice on accounting issues covering group consolidations, working with clients small and large, and therefore experience of FRS 101 would be an advantage. Strong managerial and technical skills are therefore essential for this role. Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients with varying assignments, which includes; determining resource requirements and ensuring that the team has the relevant experience and skills required; establishing workable time frames, meeting deadlines for accounts and tax as well as those imposed by the client; monitoring the team’s progress against budgets; ensuring appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly; reviewing work completed by junior members of the team, providing relevant feedback and being proactive in identifying training needs; thoroughly researching and resolving issues prior to Partner review; and Maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and fulfilling any development or training requirements. A large part of your role will be to manage a specialist team providing technical support to the ABA Directors and Partners as well as technical advice to our client base and other departments as and when required. Liaising with clients throughout the year and practising the principles of excellent client service at all times. Closely monitoring the practice management system reports, to ensure the profitable recover-ability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis. To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services, actively look for opportunities to cross sell, and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate. Participating in the recruitment process for specialist hires or graduate recruits, leading first round interviews and making recommendations to ABA Directors and Partners. Managing the ABA team’s appraisal process ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for junior members of the team. You will also be required to support the overall technical training and development needs of the staff within the ABA department. To perform the firm’s review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts, management letter and adjustment to opening balances on a timely basis. To be involved in any other administrative departmental and office issues as deemed appropriate. Carry out ad hoc assignments. Key Performance Measures Delivery of high quality service to clients Deadlines are met Budgets achieved Adherence to the firm’s procedures Flexibility towards hours of work and tasks performed including assisting other staff e.g. dealing with urgent tasks at a short notice when required To keep confidential any information obtained concerning the business affairs of the Firm, its staff and clients Portray the Firm in a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude. Minimum Qualifications ACA/ACCA fully qualified, with two years PQE. Previous experience of managing a portfolio of clients. Strong technical skills are essential and the candidate must have proven technical competency with experience in preparing group consolidations, and advising clients on adopting FRS 102. Experience of using accounting software, in particular Sage. A good understanding of UK financial reporting requirements. Well-developed people skills to relate to clients and colleagues. Good organisational and time management skills. Strong accounts production skills. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.