Job Specifications
Affinia is a UK Top 35 Accounting firm, where we support our clients with everything from day-to-day Accounting, Audit and Tax planning, to strategic business advice, compliance and specialist services such as Cloud Accounting, Payroll and Mergers & Acquisitions across a wide range of sectors. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.
We focus on building authentic connections, collaboration and growth, both with our clients and colleagues with over 300 years’ experience, bringing together financial experts from across London, East Anglia & Southeast England. We have more than 500 accountancy professionals across our 15 offices and advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning
We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.
We can offer flexible and hybrid working and provide access to training providers such as Croner-i, Tolley’s, Mercia and LinkedIn Learning to meet the needs of our people from both a hard and soft skills perspective. We also work with an Apprenticeship provider to offer the combination of paid work and access to professional qualifications.
Summary of role
As a Senior Cloud Accountant you are expected to be an expert in your field, a leader, and a strategic partner, both internally and with your clients. It’s a significant step up from a Semi Senior, requiring not just technical competence but strategic thinking, leadership and a strong commercial focus.
In this role, you’ll work alongside our Cloud Accounting team to support their requirements as well as supporting the wider business. We operate a hybrid working model, so you will split your time between working in your primary office location, visiting other offices and client sites when needed, from home when you’re able to and college visits when studying for/sitting your professional exams (if relevant.)
We offer training and development via LinkedIn Learning, Croner-i, Mercia and Tolley’s (where relevant) to develop your hard and soft skills. In partnership with your line manager, you’ll craft a development plan that supports your career goals and aspirations.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
As a Senior you will deliver a range of accounting services to our clients whilst maintaining exceptional customer service.
Hold and manage a small portfolio of clients to support the management team.
Act as a software champion in our AppStack, supporting with software queries as they arise.
Provide software training and demonstrations to clients.
Support with providing bookkeeping and VAT to deadlines.
Support with providing management accounts to the Accounts team within pre-agreed deadlines.
Support with review of work completed by junior team members as needed.
Any other ad hoc tasks required by the management team.
Learning and Development: Continuously learning and developing skills in cloud bookkeeping and related accounting software.
Collaboratively working with other Service Lines within our group.
Additional responsibilities as and when identified in association with expectations of the role.
Professional skills/qualifications
Previous experience of working in an outsourced finance department desirable.
AAT qualified or previous relevant work experience.
Previously assisted with Bookkeeping & Management Accounts.
Experience of cloud accounting systems desirable.
Highly organised with a good eye for detail.
Previous experience managing service to clients.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
A degree isn’t essential but may be advantageous (e.g. in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Science)
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 5 and above), which must include Maths and English Language
Have excellent written and spoken communication
Benefits:
At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
23 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug).
Opportunity to purchase 3 extra day
About the Company
Accountants, Tax and Business Advisers
Affinia is the fastest growing wholly owned accounting, tax and business advisory firm in the UK, with offices in London and the South East of England focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships.
Affinia is named 41 in the UK's Top 75 Accountancy Firms with over 300 years of combined sector experience. We take time to understand what matters to you, providing full service and professional expertise in a down-to-earth way. We take great pride in offering accountancy and b...
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