Outsourcing Supervisor

• Annual Salary: Depending on experience
• Location: St Albans
• Job Type: Full-time

REED Practice are pleased to be recruiting for an exciting Accounting Solutions Supervisor. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients and providing comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end accounts. The successful candidate will be a key player in supervising and supporting the wider Accounting Solutions team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide a comprehensive bookkeeping, VAT, management, and year-end accounts compliance service for a variety of clients using both manual and computerised accounting systems.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring all VAT compliance workflows are handled efficiently, meeting all deadlines for VAT returns, intrastat, and EC sales lists.
• Assist managers and partners with VAT registration, deregistration, HMRC enquiries, and technical queries.
• Ensure timely and accurate information flow to the Tax Department for the preparation of forms P11D.
• Monitor and manage the flow of accounts and management accounts through the department to meet all deadlines with a turnaround of no longer than 8 weeks.
• Supervise and support the wider team, providing guidance and sharing knowledge, especially in the Department Manager’s absence.
• Work closely with the Department Manager to refine departmental procedures, improve efficiency, and develop the department to generate new client business.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT work, ideally at the level of Accounts Senior or equivalent.
• Qualified to at least ACCA, ACA standard, or equivalent by experience.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge of accounting processes including current accounting standards, VAT, and corporation tax matters.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, managing multiple deadlines and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using computerised accounts software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, and confident in Excel.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and efficiency.
• Hybrid model of working.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV today!