Head of Accounts

Finchley, North London
Up to £80,000 + bonus

Butler Rose Public Practice are delighted to be supporting this multi-disciplinary group that due to extensive growth and acquisitions, are now in a position to recruit a highly experienced and well qualified Accounts Manager/Head of Accounts to lead the accountancy function of their Finchley based office.

Job summary
- Reporting to the Managing Partner, this Head of Accounts role will take day to day responsibility of the Finchley accounting department comprising of 6 staff from trainee to Senior Accountant by title.
The role will require strong communication and networking skills, as you'll be a leader of the office operation for clients and colleagues.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Be the lead reviewer and oversee the accounting requirements for a portfolio of SME clients
Oversee client management to deliver customer service excellence.
Manage and drive quality, risk, compliance, and regulatory matters and standards.
Provide a consultative service to clients, including turnaround management, change management, group restructuring, IFRS compliance, general business consulting, and internal control reviews.
Deliver complex client projects - including financial DD and structuring
Manage and mentor team members ensuring excellence for clients through accurate and prompt service delivery.
Represent the company's capabilities to new clients and build relationships to contribute to practice growth.

**Person Requirements**:
Commercially astute with experience of providing strategic direction.
Confident communicating with all levels of stakeholders.
Able to lead, mentor, and motivate, bringing the best out in others.
ACA/ACCA qualified with 5+ years' experience working for a UK based accountancy practice.
Strong financial and operational skills.
Excellent networker, able to demonstrate previous business growth and success.
Demonstrable experience of leading accounting and corporate taxation for a diverse client portfolio.
Ability to provide sound technical and compliance advice at a high level for clients.
Proven track record of managing successful teams and delivering results
Strong financial acumen and understanding of accounting standards and tax laws
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

**What the firm offer**:
Basic Salary of up to £80,000 per annum depending on experience
Bonus scheme based on performance of the accounting division
Initially 22 days holiday + Bank holidays Increasing to 23 days after 1 year of employment and then 24 days after 2 years of employment. Plus an additional day off for your Birthday every year
Excellent training and development opportunities
Private medical insurance
Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.