Head of Client Accounting

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Wilkinson & Associates Ltd Full time

Wilkinson and Associates are delighted to be working exclusively with an established UK business based in Stirling as they look to recruit a Head of Client Accounting.

The Head of Client Accounting will play a pivotal role in providing accounting services to c. 200 of the businesses managed clients. Managing a team of 10 and reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing technical expertise and advice in respect of accounting, VAT and payroll matters arising
  • Client management and year end reporting
  • Management reporting, including budgets and cashflows
  • VAT return sign off and managing VAT inspections on behalf of clients
  • Employee training, development and retention
  • Manage client and internal relations
  • First line of support for Client Accounts Managers
  • Staff training, development and performance check ins
  • Staff retention and recruitment
  • Maintenance and development of client accounting systems and best practice procedures
  • Day to day maintenance of client banking platforms
  • Business development and new job pricing
  • Maintaining client and wider rural team relationships; proactively supporting the wider rural surveying team and client base
  • Training clients and surveyors

Background and Experience

  • An accountancy qualification: CA, ACCA, CIMA with at least 5 years’ experience
  • At least 2 years’ experience of managing a team
  • Experience in management accounts, payroll and VAT. Exposure to VAT partial exemption rules would be beneficial
  • Systems experience, preferably Xero and Sage Payroll
  • Excellent excel skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Confidence, be approachable and calm under pressure
  • Superior organisational skills

This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

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