Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team
• Manage, coach and motivate a team of accountants and trainees, helping each person grow their skills and confidence.
• Hold regular one-to-ones, set clear goals and give honest, constructive feedback.
• Delegate work thoughtfully so team members learn and take on more responsibility.
• Build a supportive, collaborative culture where people feel comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas.
• Manage the client portfolio
• Plan and allocate client work across the team, keeping deadlines and quality on track.
• Review work before it goes to clients or to the audit team and use reviews as a coaching opportunity.
• Spot and fix bottlenecks early and balance workloads fairly.
• Build client relationships.
• Act as the main point of contact for your clients, building long-term, trusted relationships.
• Understand each client's business and anticipate their needs.
• Handle difficult conversations with tact and clarity.
• Identify opportunities to add value and introduce other services where they help the client.
• Technical oversight
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management accounts and VAT returns.
• Make sure work meets IFRS/GAPSME and regulatory requirements, conducting research and documenting accounting advice when necessary.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes and share that knowledge with the team.