Oban Accounts Senior Attractive

Lochead Sandford Recruitment’s client, a highly regarded, progressive well established Accountancy Firm seeks to recruit an experienced Accounts Senior for their busy, friendly office based in Oban.**Hybrid 50% flexible working available if desired**You will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, working more autonomously involving all aspects of client bookkeeping using Xero, VAT return preparation and some management accounts production.In addition, regular client contact will be expected as well as the opportunity to provide client training on Xero and generally supporting the management team who encourage new ideas and process improvements when they arise.Our client offers fully supported ongoing training for the successful candidate.Key responsibilitiesManaging own portfolio of varied clientsEnsuring smooth running of portfolio including:Managing the client experience from start to finishLiaising with client over timetable for work, data collection and progressEnsuring assignment is completed to agreed timetable and budget/costsEnsuring excellent communication exchange with clients and teamEnsuring fees are issued promptly and WIP is managed within any criteria setEnsuring internal workflows are proactively managedSupporting and contributing to the management of the department, ie, business development, sales  and marketing, quality, admin processes, resource planningCoaching and supporting team members  This role will suit someone with several years’ experience gained from another Accountancy Firm, keen to work in the Oban area, with good client bookkeeping/accounts skills and cloud IT systems experience.In return our client offers a most attractive salary package, friendly team with role variety and a friendly supportive team culture with scope to develop and a flexible working.