Position SummaryFocus Financial partner firm, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, is seeking an Accounts Production Assistant Manager. The Accounts Production Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the business management groups with day to day financial control function for our UK and international entertainment client base while working closely with our tax department. The Accounts Production Assistant Manager will report directly to the head of the accounts department. This position will be based from our London office on a full-time basis, with potential for hybrid working following a 4-month probation. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week. Primary Responsibilities
Preparation of Year end accounts including statutory accounts Limited company and LLP accounts under FRS102 1A, partnership and sole trader accounts. - Preparation of annual accounts for portfolio of clients for Director and Managing Director review including:
Job planning
Liaison with our internal business management department to resolve year end accounting queries. - Liaison with the clients account team where appropriate
Preparation of Excel working papers
Completing reconciliation of balance sheet accounts where required
Inputting QuickBooks Trial balances into CCH accounts production program
Preparing notes to the accounts as appropriate based on appropriate accounting standards (Normally FRS102 1A,)
Consideration of accounting policy issues such as income recognition under FRS 102
Preparing list of points for Director and Managing Director attention
Preparing accounts from incomplete records
Preparation of draft corporation tax computations for tax department review
Assist bookkeepers and accounts semi seniors with accounting issues that arise in the year
Assisting with the preparation/reviewing of VAT returns
Company Secretarial matters including the preparation of the annual confirmation statements and company formation
Supervising junior staff
Training junior staff
Assisting with the maintenance of the CCH client database
Management accounts
Ad hoc projects including Business Plans and Cash Flow Forecasts
Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication and consultative skills
Comfort communicating across all levels of the organization
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently,
Familiarity with CCH and QuickBooks is highly preferred
Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment. For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here. #LI-TN1
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com. The following language is for US based roles only
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