Our client is a looking for an Accounts Manager who wants a varied and interesting role, an Accounts Manager who is keen to help a company grow. This role will be based in Guildford, spending some time in London.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, co-ordinate, and control all financial requirements.
• Direct and oversee the work of junior team members. This includes reviewing their work and providing coaching and mentoring support.
• Managing all aspects of accounting data and its delivery. This includes timelines, team briefings, team supervision and reviews by more senior team members.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the Accounts Department.
• Monitor and analyse accounting data and produce financial reports and statement
• Establish accounting policies and improve systems and procedures
• Communicating with other internal departments on technical matters.
• Performance managing junior team members, ensuring that you are having development
• Including conversations that support their growth and career progression.

Requirements:

• Desirable qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Current knowledge of current financial reporting and auditing, standards; including both FRS 102 and IFRS
• Knowledge of the relevant sections of the Companies Act
• Excellent Microsoft Office competency
• FCA Handbook knowledge would be a bonus but is not essential
• Ability to use propriety software to manage the audit workflow and documentation of evidence
• Experience with managing an audit portfolio, including group audits with component auditor inputs
• Review of audit files identifying audit risks and planning appropriate responses to these risks
• Demonstrable use of professional scepticism when carrying out audit engagements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Self-driven and resilient
• Leadership skills and ability to act as a role model