Accounts Executive (Business Services Group) Grant Thornton, Northampton

This role supports clients with a wide range of services in preparing their annual accounts and statutory audit packs. Our clients are diverse ranging from subsidiaries of international groups, businesses of High Net Worth Individuals to dynamic owner managed businesses.

you'll proactively identify client needs that can be satisfied from the firm's services and inform senior leaders.
you'll take responsibility for wide client management and liaison on smaller less complex assignments.
you'll be able to work independently and effectively on-site at client premises, overseeing all aspect of fieldwork and completion.
you'll address, discuss and advance conclusion in respect of technical issues identified during the course of the assignment.
you'll maintain an understanding of UK GAAP and understand each client's principal account policies, challenging current approaches and making recommendations to improve robustness and efficiency where necessary.
you'll delegate work to other members of the team, ensuring associates understand their responsibilities and have received appropriate on-the-job training/coaching.
you'll actively monitor budgets and timeframes on all assignments, taking responsibility for overall delivery.
you'll consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.

What we're looking for:

You'll have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.

You'll know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. So, we need people who know that every act matters -from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients.

You'll seize opportunities. We want to adapt quickly and wisely to changing conditions to optimise growth for both our clients and ourselves.

You'll apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow.

Education, experience and qualifications:

you'll be ACCA or ACA qualified.
you'll have experience of developing good working relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
you'll demonstrate a strong financial accounting background.
you'll have experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised accountancy packages.