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    

What are we looking for? –

The Role

Key responsibilities:

·          To prepare assignments to strict deadlines (accounts, tax, briefing notes), reporting either directly to director/partner or on more complex assignments to senior manager.

·          To liaise with the director/partner or manager to organise assignments (book with clients and organise staff).

·          To use allocated staff and provide appropriate supervision.

·          To liaise in particular with relevant departments to make sure compliance work is planned at the right time.

·          Collate project raw data and summarise into suitable format for review (e.g. first draft projections/reports).

·          Prepare assignments for director/partner review (accounts, tax, briefing notes for partner/director).

·          Highlight issues which the director/partner needs to discuss with the client.

·          Assist with arranging pre-completion meetings with managers/directors/partners and completion meetings with clients on timely basis.

·          Contribute to managing fee targets, prepare budgets and bills for director/partner approval.

·          Plan own and others time to maximum efficiency.

·          Give clear and unambiguous instructions to staff on assignments.

·          Seek feedback for self and provide junior staff with feedback at the end of the assignments using the Firm's IPD framework documentation.

·          Identify when staff members may need support, provide support and refer issues where appropriate to relevant line manager.

·          To manage personal time and working practices to maximize profitability and protect the good reputation of the firm.

·          To maintain the highest standards of personal organisation, setting an example to more junior members of staff.

·          Comply with the firm’s policies, procedures and ethical standards.

·          Spot opportunities to introduce other services.  

Experience, Skills and Qualifications required

Essential Skills:

·          Up to date technical knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards and the firm’s software packages.

·          Awareness of departmental objectives and key performance indicators.

·          Awareness of the firm’s services and product offering.

·          A sound general understanding of auditing and accounting principles.

·          Ability to use sector software, in particular accounts prep, Excel, Word and e-mail systems.

·          To be able to draft letters which are commercially sensible and appropriate to the client's situation.

·          Adapt to different audiences and able to thoroughly research available data and present findings in a way which can be understood by both clients and staff.

·          Effective communication skills, including feedback/coaching, supervisory skills.

·          To be able to establish client needs.

·          To use data gathered to analyse client circumstances.

·          To be able to provide answers to client questions in a manner and pace appropriate to their needs.

·          Possess the ability to communicate with and report directly to partners or senior member of staff.

·          Pay attention to detail.

·          Ability to work well within a team.

·          Be solutions focused.

·          Willingness and ability to motivate a team of staff, including junior/student members of staff.