Job title: Accountant
Department: Client Operations
Reporting to: Assistant Manager/ Manager
Location: Southampton
The Role
Job Purpose
To deliver comprehensive effective accounting service to a portfolio of real estate structures in line with the defined business activities.
To assist with the development of a team of accountants.
To maintain and enhance client relationships on own portfolio.
Key Result Areas
Provide excellent levels of client service in line with company standards, procedures and guidelines to appropriate accountancy standards
Maintain an accurate and high standard of client reporting records
Take ownership of the tasks allocated
Take responsibility for professional and personal development, in line with agreed annual performance objectives
To act at all times in accordance with company values as appended to this job description
Primary Contacts
Junior staff
Own team
Internal departments
External auditors
Clients
All Managers/Senior Managers/ADs/directors
Requirements
Qualifications
Be studying towards an appropriate accounting qualification - ACCA/ACA professional level
Experience
Direct experience of producing management accounts
Experience in developing and coaching of juniors
Experience in effective communication with clients
Experience in producing financial statements to IFRS, UK GAAP or other appropriate standards for a range of entities
Experience of preparation of VAT returns
Experience of dealing with audit requirements
Knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding, appropriate to level, of current industry legislation and regulation & working practices
Working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of real estate funds’ structures
Working knowledge of Caseware/Value Financials
Working knowledge of accounting systems
Skills and Abilities
Ability to prioritise, organise and work to demanding deadlines
Ability to assist with complex accounting matters
Effective questioning and problem solving style
Ability to assist with resolving and managing client matters
Personal qualities
Accountability/Responsibility
Technical excellence
Team player
Flexibility
Motivation
Strong commitment to client service excellence and "first time right" approach
Desire to support and develop others
Proactive and disciplined approach to work
Progressive and takes responsibility for self-development
Key Responsibilities
Your role may include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks which we call 'Defined Business Activities’.
The list of defined business activities is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time: Timesheet
Daily input of time on timesheet
Supervision
Supervise more junior members of staff
Delegate tasks to more junior members of staff
Time Management
Plan and prioritise own workflow
Deal with matters in a timely manner
Accounting Administration
Preparation of quarterly management accounts
Preparation the quarterly reporting and annual reporting cycles
Preparation of VAT returns
Liaison with auditors to ensure smooth audit process if required
Other
Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures
Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
Communicate to directors regarding outstanding work and situations involving the accounts department and its clients
Assist the Manager in analysing clients’ key performance indicators for submission with the management accounts
Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required
If you feel this role would be suited to you please do get in touch and a member of our team will be in touch.