To effectively manage the operation of the Agriculture workflow in Dumfries office by ensuring work is carried out accurately and efficiently at all times.
To provide accountancy services to a range of agricultural entities, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, compliant and efficient service to clients through excellent customer service, communication and implementation of systems and processes.
Duties to include:
1. To prepare, review and submit accounts, VAT returns and any relevant documents ensuring all work produced is accurate, to the highest standard and in accordance with relevant legislation.
2. To communicate clearly with the Management team and Partners on work being carried out.
3. To communicate daily with the agricultural team so that you are aware of the position that work is at and any issues which may arise.
4. To take full responsibility for all work and tasks assigned to you.
5. To ensure that all files include information required by the fee earner for the meeting and that they are presented in a clear and organised format covering all relevant items including personal tax position.
6. To carry out all work within a four week turn around period, achieving recoveries of at least 95%.
7. To develop your knowledge and understanding of each client that we work with, ensuring we are meeting their expectations.
8. To lead the agricultural team by setting high standards and being professional in all that you do.
9. To provide assistance, support and further training where needed to the team on technical issues.
10. To continually look for ways to improve and develop the department and improve efficiencies.
11. To deal with all communications in a timely manner, where possible replying that day and ensuring that all communications are of a high professional standard.
12. To ensure clients are looked after and receive the highest level of service where you work directly with them either as a fee earner or on behalf of a fee earner.
13. To promote the practice, developing and introducing new client relationships into the firm.
14. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as appropriate.
Central duties
15. To represent the business when required to ensure positive links, relations and networks.
16. To show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
17. To undertake personal development necessary to ensure effective performance in the role.
18. To participate in relevant and appropriate training and development as required.
Education / Qualifications
Five GCSEs at Grade A-C (9-4) to include Maths and English.
AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience
5+ years of experience in an accountancy practice or of accountancy in a relevant sector.
Strong technical knowledge of Accounting Standards.
Experience using DAPA – Digita Accounts Production Advanced.
Knowledge and experience with Xero/Sage/Quickbooks software.
Line management experience including experience of conducting appraisals, inductions, probation reviews, and absence management.
Competent in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
Able to effectively lead, manage and motivate an accounts team and provide support, when necessary, with the overall aim of providing a high-quality service to clients.
Able to both lead your own team and work as a team player as part of a central management team.
Organisation skills, time management skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and workflow for both your own work and your team.
Approachable in nature, able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Analytical ability.
A methodical approach and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work accurately with consistent care and attention to detail.
Use own initiative, with the ability to reflect on your own work as well as the wider consequences of financial decisions and advice.
Personal Behaviours & Qualities
Hold high expectations of themselves and others within the company.Able to operate effectively, both individually and as a team member.
Professional and confident with the ability to respond to challenges in a calm and professional manner.
Able to demonstrate behaviours and expectations consistent with the David Allen values of ambition, professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and respect.
General
Ability to travel between offices and to undertake client home visits if required
The closing date is 10am on Monday 24 February 2025.
All candidates must apply by sending a CV and cover letter to the careers@david-allen.co.uk mailbox.