Why choose MHA Moore and Smalley? –

MHA Moore and Smalley is part of the 14th largest accountancy network in the UK and a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services with offices across the Northwest.

In addition, MHA is a member of the ninth largest global accounting network Bakertilly International – with offices in 145 territories across the globe.

Working for MHA Moore and Smalley is anything but predictable, with no two days ever the same. We work with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinational groups and household brands. We have a clear commitment to do everything within our power to become a net zero organisation by 2030 and to build a positive climate balanced contribution thereafter. We are also Investors in People and truly value that our employees are our greatest asset. Some of the benefits available to our staff include:

• Clear career opportunities and progression paths
• Pay progression linked to role development.
• A proactive, supportive approach and an excellent reputation for encouraging development and training opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
• Agile working is at our core, including flexible working patterns and hybrid working.
• Investors in People accredited.
• A variety of rewards and benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and private medical cover)
• Health and wellbeing is a priority across the network
• Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives
  

Role

Key responsibilities:

Accounts Intermediate Expectations

  1.      Accounts Preparation file

Fieldwork

(a)    Complete all working papers and seek assistance for more complex areas

(b)    Complete tasks set by the senior/manager

(c)    Take responsibility for completing work assigned

(d)    Ensure any issues arising from work assigned have been flagged

(e)    Working papers are neat and tidy to follow

(f)     Ensuring completion of the audit and accounts programmes

(g)    Reviewing draft accounts and tailoring accounting policies ready for manager review

Completion

(a)    Clearing review points relevant to work assigned up to and including completion section of the file

Effective communication with the senior/manager

(a)    Providing regular updates to the senior/manager and drive communication across team to meeting any deadlines set

(b)    Handover to senior/manager at end of assignment    

2.      Take responsibility for Corporate Services Assistants 

(a)       Check-up with Corporate Services Assistants to ensure they are comfortable with their tasks set

(b)       Answering queries

(c)       Inform senior/manager of additional training needs                   

3.      Take responsibility for workflow and Float

(a)    Review upcoming Float bookings and check with senior/manager information has been received

(b)    Review own Float to ensure adequate time for jobs and discuss any shortfalls with senior/manager

(c)    Stick to fee budget rather than Float booking and assist colleagues if you have spare capacity

·        Keep in touch with the progress of the job after Float time expires to ensure completed

·        Liaise with tax team and organise preparation/review of tax computation ahead of manager review

·        Direct client contact on accounts queries ahead of manager review

·        Keeping job tracker updated for job progress and monitoring deadlines during fieldwork process                   

4.      Technical updates

(a)       Keep up to date with technical updates on Teams and implement changes on files immediately