Head of Client Accounting

Salary: £48,000 – £66,000 per year

Opportunity to join a boutique Financial Services and advisory provider to oversee the accounts production for a portfolio of over 150 entities across the globe, with coordination with offices where Client accounting is carried out as well as being involved in the internal finance function for the firm.

Head of Client Accounting – About the Role

• Managing all deadlines and ensuring that VAT, Tax Returns, Accounts Filing are completed in a timely manner.
• Reviewing client accounts prepared by back-office team, and ensuring that they are prepared and compliant with the company structure and legal agreements and opinions
• Maintaining and managing tracking system for all Corporate Accounts (the corporate tax work is currently outsourced).
• Client VAT Filings 
• Coordinating with external auditors and regulated bodies. 
• Assisting with training and development of the Client Accounting Department in India
• Developing and documenting best practice through our ISO program
• New Business Development Support & set up
• In addition, you will have the opportunity to support the CFO with internal financial controls
• Timesheet reporting and monitoring and support of the client accounting team including debt collection, chargeability of jobs, allocation of administrative tasks to increase profitability.
• Opening of internal bank accounts and compliance aspects with banks and suppliers
• Supplier relationships auditors and accountants in locations like Hong Kong, Singapore etc, pricing and communication as well as supplier integrity and quality control 
• Budget tracking on accounting revenue across the group and intercompany balances

The successful Head of Client Accounting will have

• A recognised qualification such as ACA or ACCA ( possibly a finalist with extensive experience)
• of client accounting for multiple entities gained in a Practice or outsourcing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with teams in different locations across the globe
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

Head of Client Accounting – Benefits

include excellent pension contributions, private health care after probation, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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