Accounting Compliance & Reporting Manager

Job Description

Are you bright, ambitious and business-minded Do you want to develop your career in a way that will challenge and reward you Joining the Accounting & Compliance Reporting (ACR) financial services team is a great opportunity to build a career within aninternational practice with a significant base in Newcastle.The opportunityManaged Services is one of our clients fastest-growing areas, this expansion means there are opportunities within the team to gain hands-on experience of client work engaging on projects within accounting compliance & reporting.As an investor in people, our client offer excellent career development opportunities and youll be provided with full training and the opportunity to undertake industry recognised professional qualifications. What is the ACR teamThe ACR team is a growing part of our clients Managed Services Centre of Excellence. There focus is on the provision of "reporting support" to a broad portfolio of clients. That reporting support includes:* Management reporting* Bookkeeping* Statutory accounting (UKGAAP and IFRS)* Regulatory reporting* Treasury* PayrollAs the team is growing at pace, the working environment is very dynamic and client and team needs can change from day to day. We want to employ people who will thrive on this. Your key responsibilities* Primary responsibility for delivery of the services set out above* Leading more junior members of the team, working efficiently, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress* Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel, whilst building strong internal relationships* Maintain client confidentiality and ensure data security at all times* Contribute to people initiatives including training, buddying with new joiners etc.* Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills* Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures Skills and attributes for success* Strong stakeholder management skills* Demonstrable good project management and time management skills - balance multiple priorities by considering the importance, level of urgency and other dependencies.* The ability to lead and motivate a team; manage, mentor and train more junior staff (including trainee and qualified accountants) and work with colleagues across the business.* A real desire to develop your technical skills by working within our centre of excellence* Assertive and proactive approach to the delivery/implementation of client engagements* Ability to network effectively within large organisations and build relationships with individuals and clients* Ability to utilise research effectively and explain complex subjects in a clear manner* Ability to build strong client relationships and committed to the delivery of exceptional client service* A desire to take on responsibility.To qualify for the role you will have* ACA / CA / ACCA qualified or equivalent with relevant post-qualifying experience* Strong technical capabilities with experience of IFRS, UK GAAP and/or US GAAP gained within the reporting arena* Proven ability to analyse and create innovative solutions to problems* Effective time management skills and the ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines