Vacancies

Reporting to the Partners, the Client Manager will manage their own portfolio of client accounts and deliver exceptional service using the latest cloud accounting technology.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills and proficiency in cloud accounting and reporting software. You should be able to work independently, manage multiple clients simultaneously, and adapt to evolving technological solutions in the accounting field

The role will include:

• Onboarding of new clients, ensuring best practices are adopted from the outset and identifying potential opportunities for efficiencies, through processes or technology
• Overseeing and review the preparation of management accounts for clients within your portfolio, ensuring they are sent to the client by the agreed deadline.
• Overseeing bookkeeping and VAT returns and related workpapers prepared by staff members and approve for sending to clients
• Establishing own portfolio of clients and manage the WIP, with timely billing.
• Establishing good client relationships, acting as the main point of contact at DSG for VFO matters
• Supporting the Partners in driving the growth of VFO, identifying opportunities for upselling VFO services

Ideal candidates should possess the following attributes/experience:

• Relevant accounting qualification or qualified by experience
• Robust knowledge of Xero, Dext, Syft and other cloud software
• Proficient at all Microsoft Office Apps
• Excellent time keeping and time management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proactive mindset
• Adhere to DSG values
• Training and development of a team

Reporting to the Senior Audit Managers and Audit Managers, the Assistant Audit Manager will:

• Assist and deliver high quality audit and accounts work on client engagements
• Develop effective relationships with clients and their staff, ensuring the highest level of satisfaction is delivered at all times
• Manage reporting requirements and expectations/deadlines with the clients
• Work on the complex and significant risk areas of the audit and prioritise accordingly
• Undertake day to day management of the field team whilst on assignment, ensuring timely and effective delivery to the required standard

Ideal candidates should possess the following attributes/experience:

• Knowledge and experience of the audit process gained in a similar practice environment
• ACA/ACCA qualified (or close to achieving the qualification)
• Experience of using Audit systems and CCH
• Competent MS Office skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• Strong organization and time management skills

Our Graduate training programme guarantees our trainees invaluable, hands-on, practical experience with a wide range of different clients.  You’ll combine this practical experience with studying towards either the ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification via the Level 7 Accountancy Professional apprenticeship.

Ideally, candidates will be graduates with a minimum of:

• 2:1 degree (ideally)
• B, C, C at A-level
• Level 6 GCSE Maths
• Level 5 English

First class communication skills, both oral and written, are required as is an organised and professional approach to work.

A willingness and commitment to study for ACA, ACCA or CTA examinations is essential.

Whilst a strong academic record is desirable, we also welcome applications from those who have experienced something different in life, whether it be through volunteering, part-time work, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, team sports or other activities where you can demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, co-operation and a “can-do” attitude.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in our assessment process which provides a mix of interview, aptitude and workplace assessments.

We are now welcoming applications for our 2025 Graduate Scheme.