Client Manager, Accounting

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. 

Purpose of Role

To provide accounting services to a large spectrum of clients, acting as the first point of contact for client queries, working closely with the auditors, tax and advisory teams.

Key Responsibilities

This position requires management of the following:

• Liaising with other teams/ team members & maintain/building client relationships ensuring high client service levels are maintained;
• Maintain/building client relationships ensuring high client service levels are maintained;
• 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

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 Production, Xero, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage etc.).

Relevant Experience

• 1+ years PQE preferred
• Prior experience in an accounting practice is preferred

Education and 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. 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!