Qualified Accountant - Senior Client Manager - Accounting

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Client Manager - Accounting. Reporting to the Director, Accounting and Advisory, this full-time and permanent position is based in Vistra Dublin allowing you to make a significant impact to our Corporate business and its’ growth. 

Purpose of Role:

Responsibility and management of a team responsible for delivery of accounting, Indirect tax compliance (VAT) and advisory services to a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

This position requires management of the following:

• Managing and leading a team, including oversight, supervision, coaching and mentoring of any more junior team members involved in delivery of accounting, audit support and compliance services to client portfolio
• Maintain/building client relationships ensuring high client service levels are maintained;
• Conducting probationary and regular staff appraisal meetings for team
• Key client responsibility for assigned engagements acting as point of contact and  taking responsibility for ensuring client deliverables and operational procedures/controls are managed effectively and kept up to date;
• Pro-actively ensure work is completed accurately within agreed timeframes and all tasks are appropriately resourced and managed;
• Review of output from assigned team members, ensuring this is completed to a high standard and within prescribed deadlines; ability to assist in preparation of such output which includes but is not limited to:
  
  • monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts;
  • draft statutory financial statements & consolidated financial statements in line with FRS 102 & IFRS;
  • oversight, management and support on deliverables, ensuring reporting deadlines are met as scheduled and liaising directly with auditors and other advisors/service providers as required;
  • Indirect tax compliance i.e. VAT compliance 
• Assistance with commercial aspects of winning new business and the onboarding /advisory of same helping new businesses starting up in Ireland and/or liaising with Vistra colleagues across the World with other client international expansion opportunities 
• Liaising with other department leads (i.e. Tax, Audit, Company Secretarial)
• Ad hoc duties that may be assigned from time to time

Attributes / Technical Skills:

• Demonstrates a strong client services ethos, delivering and promoting exceptional service to clients
• Communicates in an effective, timely and professional manner, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
• Highly organised with an eye for detail
• Results oriented, making and meeting commitments
• Proactive, self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative
• Positive approach to teamwork
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify opportunities for leaner, consistent processes which promote accurate data capture
• Knowledge of indirect & direct tax compliance and corporate filing deadlines/ requirements
• Proficient on all Microsoft applications and other accounting software (e.g. Bright Accounts 

Relevant Experience:

• 3+ years PQE
• Prior experience in an accounting practice

Education & Professional Qualification:

•    Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant
•    Minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised university 

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing by 1 day each year after 2nd anniversary to a maximum of 27
• Private medical insurance 
• Pension: 2% employee and 6% employer contributions 
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Income protection
• Commuter tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!