Head of Accountancy Practice

2 months ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Adding Value Consultancy Full time

Are you a finance professional looking for a broad-ranging role that also creates social value? We are looking for a Head of Accountancy Practice who is able to support all our clients with all their financial compliance and regulatory needs.

Leading the Accountancy Practice division of Adding Value, you will have responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 50 small businesses, ensuring that annual accounts, company and personal tax returns are prepared and submitted. You will also be involved in completing the Independent Examination of Accounts for small charities. You will advise on technical accountancy matters such as VAT to the whole Adding Value team, and support the Finance Business Partners with technical and tax queries for our core clients. We have very strong growth plans for the Practice part of the business, and we expect the number of small businesses we support to increase significantly within the year.

**Responsibilities**:

- Liaison with a wide range of clients, being able to explain financial information to them, keeping them informed, and managing their expectations in the delivery of our services.
- Preparation, review and timely submission of annual accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns in line with regulatory standards.
- Completion of Independent Examinations of Accounts, following the Charities Commission guidance. Undertake evidence checks, prepare the accounts, present them to boards and sign them off as the independent examiner.
- Line management of bookkeeping staff, reviewing their work and supporting their development.
- Provide technical accountancy expertise to the whole Adding Value team on tax issues and compliance issues.
- Line management of the Payroll Manager and the payroll function

**Skills**:

- Qualified Accountant, ideally with a Practicing Certificate
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills, able to work with a broad range of clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work autonomously and problem-solve.
- Knowledge of what a strong financial controls environment should look like
- We are Xero partners and seek to be at the forefront of the digitalisation agenda. Experience of cloud accounting and IT adaptability advantageous.
- Ability to work with others to distribute tasks and delegate responsibilities as required.
- Ability to coach and train others.
- A positive attitude, willing to take on new challenges and learn new skills.
- The ability to understand, challenge and support the decision-making of values-led organisations, where mission-led outcomes balance with financial goals.
- Leading and managing within the Adding Value Consultancy team, influencing how the business develops and grows.

**About us**:
Adding Value Consultancy Ltd is a financial management consultancy and accountancy practice with a difference. Our purpose is to help the social economy to thrive, and we do this by providing our professional finance skills to charities, social enterprises, and other purpose-led organisations where social impact and environmental sustainability are as valued as financial success. We continue to see strong demand for our services and therefore we are looking to grow our team of 16 staff.

Our office is in the historic Bluecoat building in central Liverpool and we operate a hybrid model mixing working from home with collaboration time in the office. We pride ourselves on being an approachable and flexible employer that supports our collaborative team approach, focused on outputs and outcomes rather than inputs.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home

**Experience**:

- Accountancy Practice: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Accountancy Qualification (required)
- Practising Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool, L1 3BX

Application deadline: 05/02/2024
Reference ID: HOP1

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