Business Services Senior Manager (Agriculture Sector)
About Us
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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 LLP
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
- Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
- 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)
- Paid professional membership fees
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