Accounting Senior Manager

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

The Role

We are a forward-thinking growing firm where innovation meets tradition. Our Business Services team has a broad range of expertise, allowing us to provide an exceptional bespoke service to our clients with a personal touch.

We now have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Business Services Senior Manager to join our Kendal office, with clear progression opportunities to take on a portfolio of mainly Agricultural clients while being supported by an experienced Partner in the sector.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Having an excellent working relationship with clients and be the first point of contact for ad hoc client queries
• Managing and monitoring progress on active Accounting assignments within the portfolio
• Conducting regular assessments of each team members competence, motivation and required support and resources
• Forming good professional relationships with clients, creating and environment whereby clients feel happy to refer their contacts to Armstrong Watson

Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A qualified Accountant under ICAEW, ACCA or ICAS
• Extensive knowledge and working experience of preparing non statutory, sole trader and partnership accounts alongside preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• A sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE etc
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• A good understanding of all other services offered by the firm, in order to identify opportunities to refer to other teams
• An excellent communicator both face to face and in writing, and be able to adapt your style depending on your audience
• Able to effectively manage and support colleagues ensuring they are developed to their best ability

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

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