Responsibilities
• Act as ambassador for the department, ensure client service levels are set, adhered to and maintained
• Actively support the Acting Head in managing the department
• Manage the team of bookkeepers including, performance management, appraisals, recruitment etc.
• Prepare weekly KPI statistics for the of department for review & discussion with Acting Head of Rural Client Finance
Oversee:
o Daily payment run approvals
o Bank reconciliation approvals
o Compliance logs
o Direct Debit collections
o Payroll function
o Raising of fees
• Ensure suspense accounts are reviewed and cleared down on a routine (monthly) basis
• Prepare and review client rental statements
• Manage weekly task-list -and holiday cover within bookkeeping team in liaison with the Acting Head of the department
• Preparation and submission of Non-Resident Landlord Returns
• Carry out bookkeeping systems administration audits and checks
• Monitor progress of the team, supporting and mentoring where required to ensure each member of the team can give of their best
• Support the team in assisting with client queries, taking the lead as appropriate; works closely on a day-to-day basis with all members of the team
• Provide regular training and updates on processes and systems to colleagues across the wider business
• Contributes to positively to projects and proves improvements
• Work collaboratively with the Acting Head of the Department and the Head of Shared Services
Person specification
• Personable and approachable
• Trustworthy
• Knowledgeable
• Organised
• Attention to detail
• Client focused
Qualifications
Studying towards ACCA or equivalent (or recently qualified)
Experience
• Previous experience of working in a senior bookkeeping and payroll position
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Previous experience of working to deadlines
• Managing a medium sized dynamic team
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
• Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
