Accounting Specialist Consultant

Consultant, Accounting Specialist

Job Description:

• Ref: HRJDCA

• Job Title: Accounting Specialist Consultant

• Hours: 35hrs Full time or 18hrs Part time - Flexible

• Holidays: 24 days per year plus bank holidays (FTE)

• Reports to: Managing Director

• Location: Stafford ST16

About Us

Based in Stafford, we’re a boutique Cloud IT consultancy with big ambitions and a passion for people.

We specialise in Xero Accounting, QuickBooks, A2X, Unleashed Warehousing and Inventory Management, Shopify eCommerce, customised software development and software integrations. Along with many software accreditations we are a Gold Champion Xero partner and an official Xero App Integrator.

We thrive on solving technical complexities , often embracing challenges that other consultancies shy away from.

Supporting our national and international client base, we’re at the forefront of Cloud Software integrations.

Our team members' wellness and happiness is of paramount importance to us. We provide small but important perks starting with a relaxed and friendly working environment. We understand that some of the smallest perks can make a big difference so no expense is spared on our refreshments and snacks!

In addition, we also pay a non-contractual monthly wellbeing allowance to support mental and physical wellbeing.

Overall, we have the time and the passion to treat our people and clients as individuals.

1. Purpose of the Job:

You will work closely with the consultancy team and project managers to deliver quality products and services to a portfolio of clients guiding them through complex accounting and transactional processes, using Cloud technologies and your knowledge and experience of bookkeeping or accounting. Full training will be given on all software however, any experience is advantageous.

2. Main Activities and Tasks

• Extensive client facing activities (virtual meetings, report writing with possible requirements for onsite visits)

• Extensive and complex analysis of eCommerce accounting activities and transactions

• Integrations of accounting software platforms to other cloud platforms

• Mentoring of junior and apprentice team members

• Contributing to Outserve internal projects

• Striving for continuous improvement

3. General Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Creation of detailed and accurate eCommerce reconciliation reporting

• Creation of management reports from accounting records and systems

• Providing guidance inline with HMRC taxation requirements including VAT

• Operation of Xero, Quickbooks or similar

• Supporting clients through complex accounting functions

• Supporting clients with new software implementations and integrations

• Providing supportive and informative guidance to junior and apprentice accountants

• A strong commitment to your personal and professional development

• A strong commitment to the Outserve People Plan and values

• Commitment to Outserve People Policy – role modelling behaviours

• Problem solving / approaching technical and logistical challenges with a calm and methodical approach

• Collaboration with peer group

About You

You’re ambitious with a passion for accounting (and hopefully IT). You’re flexible, calm and methodical, taking the fast paced and dynamic environment in your stride.

You demonstrate strong commitment to continuous personal development. And are driven to deliver a top quality service to clients.

Education, Training and Qualifications

• A recognised accounting or bookkeeping qualification (AAT)

• GCSE A-C (or 9-4 in the new GCSE grading structure) Standard in Maths, English and Science

• Demonstrable excellent written communication skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years experience of bookkeeping or accounting work. Project management or software implementation would be advantageous.

Essential

An organised and grounded approach with a keen eye for detail

To apply, complete the form below or send a covering letter, CV and salary expectations to po@outserveweb.co.uk