Chartered Accountant

Job Title:
Chartered Accountant - Team Manager
Location:
Chelmsford, Essex
Start date and interview times:
Interviewing immediately, start date will be September 2024 (date TBC)
Role Type:
Permanent/ Full-time (Office based)
HOURS / DAYS (per week):
9am - 5:30pm (7.5 hours per day) 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
SALARY RANGE:
£50,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS:
6 months' probation / Notice period - TBC
BENEFITS / BONUSES / HOLIDAYS:
20 paid annual leave days plus bank holidays, competitive salary and transparent bonus structure, company pension, potential of equity and clear pathway to achieving.
About the Company:
My client is a hugely respected Accounting Practice, which has been servicing a range of clients throughout multiple sectors since the 50's. Historically it has fluctuated between 10 and 20 employees, but this changed in 2020 when the company entered a period of strategic growth. Since then the company has grown to circa 45 employees throughout 4 office locations. The company deals with small to medium owner managed businesses.
The company's USP is the service and care it gives to all its clients. This firm are looking to grow to circa 60 people over the next 24 months. Growth is to be achieved through investing in their youth and onboarding ambitious apprentices, but also by ensuring key hires are made at all levels of seniority. Plenty of opportunity and responsibility will be given to those working within the firm, allowing optimal career growth and opportunity for those that continue to push the business forward.
Job Description:
My client are seeking a Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their fantastic team, with a focus on business development and growing their NEWEST office located in Chelmsford, Essex.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounting principles, financial analysis, and business strategy, combined with a passion for driving growth and creating opportunities for the company.
Answering directly to the Managing Director, the team already has a trainee Chartered Accountant with the goal of expanding the team as work load grows over the coming months.
Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Develop and implement business development strategies to drive both growth and expand market presence.
- Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to enhance the company's market position.
- Manage client relationships and provide financial advisory services.
- Prepare statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT return.
- Manage a growing team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years PQE in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven experience in business development and strategic planning.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and transparent bonus structure.
- Company pension.
- Potential of equity and clear pathway to achieving