Accounting/Client Manager

Location

Ilford, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a top 30 accounting firm working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you’ll not only be working on exciting client challenges, but you’ll also be helping us shape the future of accounting .

We're seeking a candidate with a proven track record in Accounts and Corporate Tax across diverse industries, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with cloud-based bookkeeping solutions are essential. The position offers a mix of office-based, client premises-based, and flexible home working, presenting significant career progression and specialisation opportunities as the business continues to expand and develop. Join us in exceeding client expectations and driving excellence in service and delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Reviewing accounts prepared internally and from outsourced accounting division (predominantly FRS 102 1A standard accounts)
• Preparation of FRS 102 1A standard accounts and FRS 102 medium and large sized accounts
• Preparing fees proposal for new client’s part of business development and onboarding
• Produce draft tax computations and a provision for inclusion in the accounts
• Conduct grant audits
• Supervise and train junior staff and review their work, mentoring then and helping them develop, alongside managing their work allocations and chargeable time
• Managing deadlines for clients
• Manage client communication in an effective manner
• Take on additional projects/responsibilities as directed
• Ad-hoc tasks and assignments

Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA qualification
• 5+ years of proven experience in accounts
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced data analysis skills
• Solid understanding of VAT, Personal Tax and Corporate tax
• Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills
• Highly enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team or independently
• Experience of Grant and Solicitors Audits would be preferable but not essential
• Ability to drive would be useful but not essential

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis (with up to 50% of your time across the month home based and the other 50% office based)
• Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
• Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes.
• Your development won’t be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.
• It's a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).

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