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:

Clients and CRM

·          To look after a substantial portfolio in terms of fees and numbers of clients, being responsible for the quality of the overall service.

·          To develop a high level of technical expertise or particular area of specialism.

·          To be able to deliver commercial and added value advice to clients without partner input.

·          To undertake projects and special work for partners with minimal input/supervision.

·          To provide input to the partnership at a strategic level when required.

·          To lead managers and teams of staff in the delivery of profitable business through effective management of working practices.

·          To lead, develop and motivate managers and teams of people, providing support and development through on the job coaching and appraisals.

·          To develop own personal relationships with clients, using own network of contacts and relationships to develop business.

·          To perform an ambassadorial role for the firm.    

Business development

·          Play a key role in promoting the firm’s reputation and growing fees.

·          Responsible for preparation of tender proposals and delivery of tender presentations.

·          Develops relationships with intermediaries and other relevant external parties.  

Sector expertise (if applicable)

·          Has high level of technical knowledge in one or more specialist sectors.

·          Takes responsibility for CPD in particular area or expertise.

·          Responsible for working with marketing team on all aspects of business development.

·          Coordinates and contributes to writing of articles and other publications.  

Responsibility for internal service/project (if applicable)

·          Takes full responsibility for management and delivery of internal service or project, including delivery of training and communication, managing other staff involved and liaising with finance partner on costings and budgets.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications required

Essential Skills:

·          Ability to make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.

·          Take action to support and implement change initiatives effectively.

·          Effectively organising and planning work according to the needs of the firm by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities.

·          Challenging, pushing the organisation and themselves to excel and achieve.

·          Seeking opportunities to improve current processes, systems and methods to promote reliability, quality and efficiency of output.

·          Recognising and understanding clients’ needs and delivering in a manner that exceeds clients’ expectations.

·          Directing and leading others to accomplish the firm’s goals and objectives.

·          Developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals and outside their work group.

·          Advising, assisting, mentoring and providing feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work-related competencies and long-term career growth. ·          Understanding general business and financial concepts, understanding the firm’s business, and using both general and specific knowledge to be effective.

·          Having the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to be effective in the specific technical content of a job.

·          Upholding the values of the firm, a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.

·          Having the skills to efficiently and effectively lead or manage meetings to productive ends.

·          Having the skills to communicate to others in a written format.