Business Service Supervisor

Kreston Reeves ,
Canterbury, Kent
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Business Service Supervisor We are currently recruiting for a Business Services Supervisor to join Kreston Reeves in Canterbury. Firm Introduction Kreston Reeves advise dynamic businesses, not for profit organisations, private individuals and families on all areas of business, tax and wealth. We help clients make confident decisions about their future. With offices across London, Kent, Sussex and international reach via Kreston International, we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of all our clients wherever their ambition takes them. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services that will help clients to achieve their personal and business goals. We are looking for a trusted and valued member of staff to join the current team. Firm Culture and Benefits Having started out over 100 years ago, we are long-standing employers across our office communities in Kent, Sussex, London - and beyond. We’re really proud of the reputation we’ve built and we’re grateful to our people for making it stronger every day. Our strong commitment to living our firm’s values means we listen carefully to our teams and enjoy helping each other succeed - creating a culture in which our employees can thrive and provide the highest service to our clients. We want all our employees to be rewarded for their hard work and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, which is why we offer benefits such as agile working , and an engagement programme centred around mental health and wellbeing. We are also proud of our active Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Our own Kreston Reeves Charity Foundation enables us to consistently 'give back’ to our local communities wherever we can, as well as provide opportunities for our employees to get more involved in charitable work and in choosing the causes which benefit from the Foundation. We give all of our employees the option to take one day paid each year for volunteering so they can support the charitable causes closest to them. Other benefits we offer our employees include up to 5% contribution on our pension scheme and a grade specific flexible benefit pot to use throughout the year on a range of benefits (including mandatory Private health plan , Death in service and Income protection ) from gym membership and restaurant discount cards , to travel insurance and additional health insurance - and much more. We are proud of the positive culture and flexible working environment our employees enjoy. Role Description As Business Services Supervisor you will contribute to the provision of an excellent service to a diverse range of clients, providing support to managers and partners, supervising junior staff. You will be involved in the detailed preparation only of complex or larger business accounts from the client’s detailed or incomplete records. You will also develop your technical expertise and progress against technical competencies. Training will be given where needed. Objectives Ensure client hygiene targets are met and adhered to. Responsibilities Along with those responsibilities mentioned above you will: Review accounts and working papers to an extent appropriate to the complexity of the engagement and experience of the staff thus far involved Carry out the posting for complex or missing areas of accounts or oversee this; Preparation and review of personal and partnership self assessment tax returns; Prepare more complex corporation tax returns and review the work of junior staff Provide on the job training for junior staff where possible and providing feedback on a timely basis. Deal with the more technical enquiries from clients and other firm members; Identify the potential for more complex tax planning opportunities and recommend appropriate strategies; Review forms P11D; Regular communications with clients Attend client meetings; Meet potential clients where appropriate. Requirements Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience with AAT Working knowledge of Xero, QBO or Sage Team player Approachability Good communication skills Attention to detail RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Kreston Reeves will not accept CVs unless The Recruitment Team has instructed you to work on a position. Kreston Reeves asks that you DO NOT send any speculative CVs to recruiters, Partners or Hiring Managers across any of the offices in Kent, London and Sussex as we will not be liable for any fees obtained through unsolicited/speculative CVS. Many thanks for your cooperation.