~ Carry out a review of processes and procedures and put in place steps to help the team fulfil their roles and
comply with all legal requirements.
~ Manage the team, ensuring that all decision making is properly documented and policies and procedures
are followed
~ Build confidence within the team to enhance performance and efficiency
~ Take control of incoming client instructions and ensure work is allocated and dealt with efficiently and
appropriately
Client Accounting:
~ Responsibility for maintaining cash books
~ Prepare year-end/quarterly accounts for client companies; liaise with clients/client representatives as necessary
~ Comply with legislation of country of incorporation
Accounting:
~ Review business functions and corporate governance procedures to enhance the business reporting strategy
~ Organise the business; appoint new staff (with approval of group MD) as necessary to prepare the business for
steady and sustained growth.
~ Work with HR to establish training and development plans to encourage staff development, define performance
targets, milestones and regular performance reviews
~ Ensure procedures are in place for efficient and accurate billing
Candidate Qualifications and Attributes:
~ Qualified chartered accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
~ Experienced senior-level accountant
~ ICSA
~ STEP membership would be an advantage
~ Small company experience an advantage
~ Hands-on approach
~ Self-motivated and good team player
~ Strong managerial skills
~ Excellent communication skills
~ Demonstrable ability to form strong relationships with external clients/customers
~ Highly organised with an eye for detail
~ Flexible and ready to meet varied challenges and opportunities
~ Capable of understanding and enhancing complex structures
~ Able to enjoy day-to-day interaction within a small company environment
