TMF

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11 000+ experts and 125+ offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success

Responsible for coordinating and allocating work to a team of accountants (Job Bands 1-3). Review the information that is generated by their team before being sent to client/managers. Responsible for the processing of the more complex calculations and tasks. To manage the client relationship and delivery of service to a portfolio of clients, being the key point of contact for clients.

• Day to day management of a Corporate Accounting/SPV/SFS portfolio, ensuring the delivery of accounting services in accordance with each client engagement letter
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders.  Follow ‘Our Service Promise’ delivery guidelines for relationship management
• Performs daily work with high complexity (i.e. preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts (both standalone and consolidated) under UK GAAP and IFRS, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, etc)
• Manages the audit process
• Allocate and coordinate the workload of juniors, assigning or re-assigning tasks to them and monitor day to day progress of delivery using available means to ensure work is delivered on time.  Ensure the simplest tasks are appropriately allocated to the most junior team members
• Review the work of junior team members ensuring accuracy and providing timely feedback where needed (following a 4-eye principle)
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members (including on the job training) with complex work/calculations and acting as a point of escalation. Oversee their communication with third parties, stepping in as required
• Accountable for the accurate preparation of accounting statements and reports required by the client, specifically new client/entity financial statements (IFRS and UK GAAP)
• Oversees month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations to roll forward financial statement preparation - reviewing all reconciliations and ensuring they are followed-up on monthly
• Oversees VAT compliance, corporate income tax returns and other filings
• Keeps up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation 
• Provide technical support to the team
• Review and provide first approval on bank payments.
• Undertake debtor management and credit control working with internal Finance 
• Maintain and maximize revenues for portfolio including the invoicing cycle to ensure all fees, including out of scope work, are billed
• Enable smooth onboarding of new clients each month into the team (amount to be specified in annual objectives & regularly reviewed)
• Oversee management of a specific number of entities and their related recurring annual and day to day tasks (amount to be specified in annual objectives & regularly reviewed)
• Support process enhancement and continuous process improvements, utilising systems as required 
• Ensure the entities within client portfolio remain fully compliant with relevant local accounting and tax legislation
• Zero Customer escalations / complaints within your client portfolio
• 100% timely and accurate time writing and productivity in line with personal target
• Contribute towards achieving Team’s Annual Efficiency Target
• 99% Data Entry completeness and accuracy into the local Accounting system
• 100% Payments accuracy and timeliness
• 99% Compliance to Tax Reporting Deadlines

• Graduate in a relevant field
• Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA)
• Candidate with at least 2 years PQE 
• Structured finance experience required if managing a SPV/SFS portfolio
• Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities
• 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 required
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system
• Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice background with strong client servicing skills is desirable
• Key results Areas & Key Performance Indicators
• Critical competencies for success

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions based on insight and knowledge that impact the immediate team
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring high standards of delivery to clients
• Actively engages with clients to understand needs and will place a high priority on client service and satisfaction
• Prioritises clients’ issues and addresses them accordingly
• Will keep up to date with business trends / changes in the law that will impact their role

Commercial Awareness

• Understands TMF Group’s business lines and any relevant local regulatory requirements
• Has a good understanding of how TMF Group is structured
• Be able to demonstrate the impact of own actions on immediate team

Leadership & Resource Management

• Plans, co-ordinates and manages internal and external resources to deliver results in a timely, accurate and professional manager
• Informally manages expectations of more senior colleagues regularly.
• Will share knowledge to ensure targets are met

Interpersonal Skills

• Manages internal and external stakeholder expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate
• Is able to deal with conflict in a controlled manner and persuade other ‘Executive’ level staff.
• Builds credibility across all stakeholder groups
• Able to engage with individuals across all areas of an organization around their area of specialism

Client Excellence

• Manages expectations so clients always feel valued
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and seeking solutions
• Ensures relevant information is obtained and shared as needed
• Takes responsibility for delivering superior products and services
• Implements improvements to client service

• 25 days of annual leave 
• We also have 2 additional leave days per year (Good Friday and an extra TMF day at Christmas time)
• Health insurance with Laya Healthcare worth around EUR 1,400
• Pension scheme of 5% matched employer contribution with New Ireland Life, when probation has been completed
• Death in service benefit of 4x salary
• Discounted gym membership through FLYEfit and tax saver commuter tickets
• Online personal development and technical courses through our Learning Management System with a range of course that employees can take part in.