Senior, Business Services and Outsourcing

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Prepare financial statements and producing comprehensive working paper files using BDO methodology for manager review and work to a budget.
• Actively identify potential opportunities for efficiency and improvement by proactive use of the firms chosen accounting software packages.
• Prepare basic income tax returns.
• Bookkeep and prepare management accounts (Xero / Quick Books).
• Prepare monthly and yearly account reconciliations.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of the team.
• Ensure compliance with internal (risk management) and external (legal and regulatory requirements) in performing all engagements.
• Actively build relationships with staff and clients and rapport with clients.
• Proactively manage personal learning and development including maintaining an awareness of updates to accounting standards and relevant regulations to support professional knowledge and skills.

• CAT/AAT qualified or with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience of displaying an appropriate level of professional scepticism and able to challenge as appropriate.
• Quality driven individual with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with a keen eye for quality and consistency.
• Ability to work with confidential information, maintaining discretion and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written at all levels of staff and clients.
• Solid organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently.
• Good time management skills, able to work to deadlines and within budgets.
• Strong team player with a proactive and flexible approach and good mentoring skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously as required.
• Individual with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Proficient use of MS Office applications.
• Working knowledge of accounting software packages an advantage e.g Xero, Caseware, Quickbooks and Sage.