Digital Accounting Manager

Overall job purposeThe role is for adigital accounting manager for the London and Southern region. The successful candidatewill be responsible for delivering client work, proactively identifying clientopportunities and promoting the benefits of cloud solutions to the wider team andwill be supported by the national digital accounting lead.This will primarilybe a regional role and some travel will be required.ResponsibilitiesLiaising with partners and portfolio managers to identify client opportunities/internal efficiencies for cloud implementation and optimisation.Promoting the completion of and where appropriate carrying out the new digital health checks across the ABA South portfolio. Tracking the completion of these and following up on opportunities identified.Carrying out client work including cloud implementation, finance function optimisation and Xero training engagements.To oversee junior staff when assisting on projects, providing adequate briefing, supervision and training and review work completed for adequacy and competence.Raising awareness of digital solutions, particularly but not limited to cloud accounting, Xero and related apps, across managers and partners to include challenging current ways of working.Keeping up to date with developments in the digital accounting space, maintaining Xero certification and undertaking relevant training.Personal and Professional Qualities Qualified Accountant.Strong understanding of cloud-based technology.Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.Attention to detail.Strong communicator, both with clients and RSM staff at all levels.Proactive – this role requires someone who can drive the digital journey.Resilient – comfortable with trying something but accepting it may not work first time.Good judgement – able to benchmark solutions and articulate why a solution has been chosen.Strong problem solving skills to be able to troubleshoot issues that arise.