Finance & Accounts Manager

Recruiter
Jark PLC
Location
Inverness, Highlands
Salary
£35000 - £45000/annum
Posted
07 Aug 2019
Closes
28 Aug 2019
Ref
1229179392
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Manager
Manager (Accounts) - Inverness

Job title: Manager (Accounts)

Department: Audit & Accounts

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Inverness

Jark are looking for an Accounts Manager to join our clients growing Audit and Accounts department in Inverness. This is a busy and varied role and would suit a qualified CA/ACA/ACCA (or equivalent qualification).

The role

To become part of the team providing a wide range of audit, accounting and advisory services to clients. We are able to offer varied and interesting work involving client contact with the people who make the decisions.

An Accounts Manager in the Inverness office will have responsibility for managing a wide portfolio of clients that operate in a range of sectors, reporting directly to the Partners and Senior Managers. The position would involve accounts preparation work, as well as one-off assignments and special work, as required. Responsibilities will include:
•Managing the accounts preparation process
•Managing and monitoring progress of work and budgets
•Ensuring all work is delivered on time and to a high standard
•Supervising and coaching qualified staff and trainees
•Liaison with tax team
•Opportunities to work on special assignments and projects

We provide regular technical training and soft skills development to help support your development and progression.

The individual

The position will require a strong level of ability, commitment and flexibility. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach to work and have the ability to get things done. In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.

Education and experience

Applicants should be CA/ACA/ACCA qualified with a good exam record and likely to have at least 2 year’s post qualification experience. The successful candidate is likely to have either an accounts or general practice background with a focus on private and corporate work. An excellent understanding of FRS 102 is essential, and IFRS an advantage. Systems used are Excel, Word, CCH Accounts Production and CCH Audit Automation.

The Department

The Audit and Accounts team in Inverness, one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, advises a wide range of private and commercial businesses, not-for-profit organizations and charities across the Highlands & Islands. Our commercial client base ranges from large multi-national companies to small and medium sized family businesses, many of which are owned by wealthy individuals. The Inverness office currently comprises 5 Partners and 40 members of staff.

Role reports to

Reporting will be to the partners and senior managers.

Please apply with your CV. If you require any further details or if you wish to discuss in confidence please call David Cassidy at Jark on (phone number removed)