External Services Consultant - Tax & Accounting
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External Services Consultant - Tax & Accounting
Fantastic opportunity for a talented graduate to join a global organisation, working in the tax and accounting department. You will work on the implementation projects of a reputable accounting software, supporting clients with any issues and providing training. This would suit a recent graduate, or someone with some product support experience with a tax and accounting software. The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary, flexible working option and the chance to work in a large and established organisation.
Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
* As part of a project team, assist with the management and execution of medium to large global engagements, this may involve some European travel.
* Help to meet client expectations around key parts of a project through keeping track of the work being done and producing any necessary reports/analysis.
* Provide to clients by delivering the more straightforward elements of the Accounts Production training program training
* Ensure all training is billed and charged to the appropriate training code in a timely manner
Key Relationships:
* Help manage a client portfolio - understand their needs and environment
* Explore opportunities to improve client service by working with other Professional Services Accounts Production global teams
* As part of a project team, assist with the execution of client engagements in conjunction with and under the guidance of Project Office or a Client Services Manager.
* Assist development teams with product testing as required by assisting in the design, formulation and execution of test strategies and test cases
Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies:
Essential Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills. In particular, ability to see problems objectively (e.g.: from clients' viewpoint).
* Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
* Ability to work in a team oriented environment
* Attention to detail
* Willingness to travel- some UK and European travel may be required as part of the role
Desired Skills:
* Accounting knowledge or some Finance relevant qualification/degree is preferred. We will support the successful in candidate in studying for the ATT professional qualification, which is strongly encouraged
* Good European language skills, in a language other than English, is beneficial but not essential
Education/ Certifications: (Specific degrees and/or certifications required or preferred)
* Strong academic background with at least a 2:1 achieved at University level. The successful candidate will have attained an A grade, at least, in GCSE Mathematics