The Bookkeeping/Accounting Manager is responsible for the practices and procedures to ensure timely and accurate records and reports. Manages and oversees all the bookkeeping staff. Being a Bookkeeping/Accounting Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Provides assistance to other financial function: budgets, payroll, etc. May require a bachelor’s degree. The Bookkeeping/Accounting Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Working as a Bookkeeping/Accounting Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Management accounts including prepayments, accruals, depreciation and all balance sheet reconciliations;
- Processing various types of foreign currency transactions and reconciliation of foreign currency bank accounts;
- Providing ad-hoc assistance directly to clients in relation to their bookkeeping and VAT matters;
- Supervising, advising and assisting junior team members;
- Dealing with foreign invoices, EC acquisitions, reverse charge adjustments and EC sales lists;
- Preparation of VAT returns.
Requirements:
- Good understanding of spreadsheet formulas and ability to apply them correctly to new and existing spreadsheets;
- Full understanding of double entry bookkeeping and management accounting, with experience gained in a practice environment;
- Have experience of supervising junior staff;
- Ability to manage own workload and keep a record of time (via timesheet system), prioritise work and manage client and partner expectations;
- Foresee potential problems and act accordingly to ensure deadlines are met;
- Preferably live locally;
- Confidence and ability to deal with a variety of clients (both UK and overseas) with differing procedures and requirements;
- Good experience of using Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks Online or similar accounting packages;
- Good understanding of VAT rules and procedures relating to output VAT, input VAT and foreign transactions;
- Excellent attention to detail and presentational skills to ensure that all information sent to clients is accurate and well presented;
- Use of MS Office packages to intermediate level, including Outlook, Excel and Word.