Manager - Outsourcing

Are you a Manager - 3 years post qualified in accounting looking for your next challenge in a growing accountancy firm based in Winnersh, Berks?
Then read on!
About our client: Our Client is a rapidly growing firm of Accountants and business advisors who focus on providing superior tax, accounting, and consulting services by implementing practical solutions for our clients' diverse needs. Established in 2008, we are now part of the Entertainment Partners Group, a leading service provider in the media and entertainment industry. With the support of private equity backing, our client has ambitious plans to continuously innovate?using?the latest technology to develop our teams and grow the business.
Our Client works with a wide range of clients, from big corporates, investors in the world of film and media, to smaller owner/manager businesses which sets us worlds apart from your traditional accountancy firms. Their new open plan offices at Winnersh Triangle (RG41 5TS) are home to a dynamic bunch of driven, diverse, and hard-working people whose shared belief in delivering the best for our clients is underpinned by respect, transparency, and collaboration. We offer big corporate experience with that more hands-on SME feel. The Winnersh office is a 5-minute walk from Winnersh Triangle train station, and 5 minutes away from junction 10 on the M4. Free car parking is available. We also have an office in Central London Soho, but this role is based in our headquarters at Winnersh Triangle with occasional travel to the London office.
The Role and the next step in your career journey
This Manager role will report into our Director in the Outsourcing - Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Team with 3 or more direct reports. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and retention of our team is extremely important to us, and you will have the resources you need to thrive and develop. We pride ourselves on putting our clients first and enabling our team with the latest technology to help them deliver a quality service. If you're ambitious individual with a great attitude and ready for a new challenge we're looking for a Manager to help us take our rapidly growing Outsourcing - Infrastructure & Renewable Energy team to the next level. We will value and listen to your ideas to help the team succeed; we are of a size where you personally can make a difference to the way we do things.
Your responsibilities will include:
o Managing the financial outsourcing for a portfolio of clients, including but not limited to bookkeeping, VAT returns (with partial exemption) and management accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
o Ensuring all monthly, quarterly and year end deliverables are completed to a high-quality standard and deadlines are met.
o Leading and developing a team of direct reports, including managing performance, setting goals and ongoing training.
o Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested. To be successful in this Manager, Outsourcing - Infrastructure & Renewable Energy role If you can demonstrate the following skills and experience, we can help you grow and develop:
o A professionally qualified accountant, ideally 3 years post qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
o Experience managing and leading a team of 3 or more including one to ones and goal setting.
o Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals including production of statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS, consolidations, inter-company transactions and impairments.
o Strong Word and Excel skills.
o Experience of using Xero and CCH are nice to have.
o Excellent planner/organiser with good decision-making skills and happy to help.
Benefits are a competitive starting salary and a range of generous benefits including:
* Flexible working - 3 days office and 2 days working from home post passing your 3 months' probation period which is 5 days in the office. * Flexible start time between 8.30 - 9.30am (7.5hr working day) * 25 days holiday increasing by one day per years' service up to a maximum of 30 days. * Opportunity to buy 5 further days holiday which you can sell back if not used. * Non-contributory private medical insurance * Salary sacrifice pension scheme * Life assurance benefit * Referral programme - £1000 if you refer someone who successfully passes their probation. * Reimbursement of one professional membership subscription related to work. * Discretionary Enhanced Sickness Entitlement after 12 months service * An annual companywide party and regular social events? Join our client and you will find significant opportunities for professional development and progression within a top 100 accounting firm with a professional, yet friendly and collaborative work culture and a balanced approach to worklife integration. If this Manager, Outsourcing - Infrastructure & Renewable Energy role is ticking all the boxes

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