Junior Accountant needed at TMF Group

Job purpose

• Supports their team in the provision of a high quality client service, producing service deliverables for a portfolio of clients, including the preparation of data, book-keeping and relatively less complex accounting processes.
• Responsible for delivering specified deliverables to clients in accordance with internal and external deadlines. All these under review and supervision of the Client Account Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintains proper filing and documentation of all relevant documentation pertaining to assigned clients
• Collect appropriate data from clients and input into database as required
• Performs book keeping tasks, bank reconciliations,  prepare VAT returns, monthly and quarterly management reports
• Assists with the preparation of statutory financial statements and corporation tax returns
• Assists with high volume transactional tasks (such as invoicing and payments)
• Meets the statutory and corporate deadlines in respect of each client.   Files approved VAT returns and CT      returns electronically
• Provide assistance during statutory or internal audits (queries and follow ups)
• Various other miscellaneous tasks as instructed from time to time
• Deal with clients’ queries in a timely manner
• Escalate client/work issues to Client Account Manager/Line Manager
• Post time accurately in the internal time management system keeping to relevant submission deadline
• Ensure appropriate controls, policies, processes and procedures are implemented and adhered to

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in Accountancy or business related disciplines
• Desirable to pursue professional accounting qualification – ACCA/ACA/AAT
• Desirable to have gained experience in an accounting practice environment
• Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise themselves
• Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is        maintained with accuracy and consistency
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable

Key results Areas & Key Performance Indicators

• 99% Data Entry completeness and accuracy into the Accounting system
• Support process enhancement initiatives and utilize existing systems
• 100%  Adherence to ISO27001 Data/information Security protocols
• Ensure timeliness and correctness of data provided to clients
• Support the report preparation and simple calculation for given client portfolio, ensures correctness of entries into the accounting system
• 100% timely and accurate personal time writing and productivity in line with personal target

Critical competencies for success

Operational Excellence

• Will take advantage of learning opportunities to meet needs of current job
• Has a good understanding of technicalities of own role
• Promptly and efficiently completes work assignments

Commercial Awareness

• Good understanding how immediate team interact with other teams to deliver results
• Understand and apply TMF’s code of conduct and values

Leadership & Resource Management

• Provides guidance on basic tasks to colleagues in immediate team where possible
• Manages personal workload effectively

Interpersonal Skills

• Responds to and anticipates client needs in a timely and professional manner
• Listens actively, considers people’s concerns or feedback and adjusts own behavior in a helpful manner.

Client Excellence

• Consistently strives to provide a quality service
• Implements the necessary steps of the service process
• Handles complaints and difficult customers in positive and effective manner, taking into account global and    cultural differences
• Takes responsibility for obtaining and sharing required information with others
• Understands clients, identifies their needs and creates positive first impressions