Accounting Manager

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting operations for our diverse client base, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial services. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for enhancing and streamlining our accounting processes to better serve our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing and nurturing relationships
  to understand their needs and provide tailored accounting solutions.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for clients, ensuring accuracy and
  compliance with GAAP, IFRS and other regulatory standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and integration of their financial records into our systems.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple clients, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review of clients’ bookkeeping, VAT returns and payroll.
  ● Facilitate and coordinate external audits for clients, liaise with auditors, and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist clients in preparing budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and
  financial insights to support their business decisions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls for clients to safeguard their assets and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Ensure clients' compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations for clients.
• Oversee the accounting systems and software used by clients, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive financial services and support for client projects and initiatives.

 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a client service environment.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to plan and deal with unexpected changes on a day-to-day basis and must be able to work with tight deadlines

Working Conditions

● Environment: Office setting with occasional remote work flexibility.

Job Summary: We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team on a freelance, remote basis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and client acquisition, with the ability to develop and enhance business opportunities. Your primary goal will be to attract new clients and convince them to utilise our recruitment services, thereby driving our business growth.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential new clients and develop strategies to engage them.
• Reach out to prospective clients through cold calls, emails, and social media platforms.
• Present and promote our recruitment services to potential clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to align strategies and maximize lead generation.
• Negotiate and close agreements with clients, ensuring clear communication of contract terms.
• Participate in industry or regional events and conferences to network with potential clients.
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly performance targets for new client acquisition.