Bookkeeping Team Leader
- Recruiter
- PWC-1
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 27 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 07 May 2017
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About the team
My Financepartner ("MFp") is a new PwC service where we focus on supporting small businesses grow through the provision of financial information and insight. This represents an opportunity to be part of an innovative new service offering and part of an exciting area within PwC.
As a relatively new PwC initiative you will be part of an enthusiastic team of over 35 people based in Belfast.
We are currently seeking a Manager to oversee a team of Bookkeepers for this team
The role:
You will be required to take a strategic view of the bookkeeping service, be comfortable with using technology and can see how technology can enhance and improve the service being delivered
Team managment and providing support and direction to the team to quickly understand and use several different finance management software applications.
Communicating directly with clients across the UK by telephone and email.
Coding source documents such as invoices and purchase orders to the appropriate accounts.
Maintaining and updating accounting records across a diverse portfolio of clients.
Maintaining bank account records and performing bank account reconciliations.
Assisting with the preparation of accounting summaries and reports when requested.
Identifying and resolving any errors as appropriate. Performing other related duties as required.
Experience and Skills needed:
Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
IT aware with an interest in technology enabled change.
Team management experience
A proactive approach to problem solving.
The ability to work well within a larger team both in Belfast and across the UK.
Organisation skills,
ability to perform tasks and prioritise work, especially when there are conflicting demands.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Pragmatic in approach to problem-solving.
Good communicator, making sure tasks are clearly understood and taking personal responsibility in dealing with queries to/from the client engagement teams.
Attention to detail and the personal motivation to perform role to the highest standards.
Always punctual, flexible and responsive in how you approach your work.
Academic or professional qualifications needed:
English and Maths GCSE at grades A to C (or equivalent).
Microsoft office suite experience, good Excel skills are particularly valued.
AAT qualification desirable.
Training and development
Our training and development approach broadens and deepens your knowledge, and is focussed on the learning experience you get in doing the role (70%), learning from others around you (20%) and formal training courses (10%).
We call this 70:20:10. That means you'll learn most from an outstanding variety of work, picking up the business, personal and technical skills you need to do well
Location
Belfast
Internal firm services
In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. Internal firm services is a network of specialist support professionals and includes marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.
The skills we look for in future employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.
Diversity
We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
My Financepartner ("MFp") is a new PwC service where we focus on supporting small businesses grow through the provision of financial information and insight. This represents an opportunity to be part of an innovative new service offering and part of an exciting area within PwC.
As a relatively new PwC initiative you will be part of an enthusiastic team of over 35 people based in Belfast.
We are currently seeking a Manager to oversee a team of Bookkeepers for this team
The role:
You will be required to take a strategic view of the bookkeeping service, be comfortable with using technology and can see how technology can enhance and improve the service being delivered
Team managment and providing support and direction to the team to quickly understand and use several different finance management software applications.
Communicating directly with clients across the UK by telephone and email.
Coding source documents such as invoices and purchase orders to the appropriate accounts.
Maintaining and updating accounting records across a diverse portfolio of clients.
Maintaining bank account records and performing bank account reconciliations.
Assisting with the preparation of accounting summaries and reports when requested.
Identifying and resolving any errors as appropriate. Performing other related duties as required.
Experience and Skills needed:
Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
IT aware with an interest in technology enabled change.
Team management experience
A proactive approach to problem solving.
The ability to work well within a larger team both in Belfast and across the UK.
Organisation skills,
ability to perform tasks and prioritise work, especially when there are conflicting demands.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Pragmatic in approach to problem-solving.
Good communicator, making sure tasks are clearly understood and taking personal responsibility in dealing with queries to/from the client engagement teams.
Attention to detail and the personal motivation to perform role to the highest standards.
Always punctual, flexible and responsive in how you approach your work.
Academic or professional qualifications needed:
English and Maths GCSE at grades A to C (or equivalent).
Microsoft office suite experience, good Excel skills are particularly valued.
AAT qualification desirable.
Training and development
Our training and development approach broadens and deepens your knowledge, and is focussed on the learning experience you get in doing the role (70%), learning from others around you (20%) and formal training courses (10%).
We call this 70:20:10. That means you'll learn most from an outstanding variety of work, picking up the business, personal and technical skills you need to do well
Location
Belfast
Internal firm services
In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. Internal firm services is a network of specialist support professionals and includes marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.
The skills we look for in future employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.
Diversity
We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.