Team Lead- Accounting Outsourcing

Role and responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of overseas clients in a variety of industries. 
• Review and deliver high quality management and statutory accounts. 
• Ensure all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner.  
• Work closely with BDO network to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions and activity within the portfolio are understood and incorporated into the disclosures as appropriate. 
• Manage the account payables cycle and conduct payment runs as and when requested by the clients.
• Liaise with clients to ensure efficient delivery of output and meet client service expectations. 
• Delegate and assign tasks to team members effectively, monitor and control workload of team members as well as chargeable hours. 
• Be aware of risk exposure and promptly escalate issues arising to other members of the Management team. 
• Assist in new processes and system implementation when required.
• Take ownership of various aspects of team management including, inter alia, leaves management, personal and professional development of team members. 
• Manage within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high level of client satisfaction.
• Post invoices accurately on different accounting platforms.
• Adhere to all Risk & Compliance procedures in line with company and the client's expectations. 
• Adhere to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and Data Protection Act.
• Ensure project reports and SLA& KPI (Key Performance Indicators) are updated.

Qualification and Experience 

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• Partly qualified ACCA.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Auditing and/or Accounting.
• Holds relevant experience in leading teams.
• Experience with CaseWare would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS) and UK GAAP.
• Maintain strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understand bookkeeping transactions and financial accounts preparation.
• Apply knowledge of month-end adjustments and variance analysis.
• Awareness of GDPR and data protection principles.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Communicate effectively and manage stakeholders with confidence.
• Work efficiently under pressure and across multiple time zones.
• Organize tasks with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a proactive mindset and work autonomously.
• Express technical and complex issues clearly in writing and orally.
• Adapt flexibly to meet client demands across different time zones.
• Manage within budgetary and time constraints while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Pay attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Complement formal training with continuous self-learning.
• Understand principles and systems of sales/purchases.
• Process invoices accurately across various accounting platforms.