Account Manager/ Office manager

THIS IS AN IN OFFICE POSITION ON MOST DAYS

The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.
Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

office manager’s duties typically include:

organising meetings and managing databases
booking transport and accommodation
organising company events and conferences
ordering stationery and IT equipment
dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries
preparing letters, presentations and reports
supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff
processing invoices and managing office budgets
implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
organising induction programmes for new employees
ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
attending meetings with senior management
assisting the organisation's HR and finance functions by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews and updating financial documents.
Depending on the size and structure of the organisation, office management can be combined with another office-based job role, for example:

HR officer or HR assistant
company secretary
facilities manager (by taking responsibility for the upkeep of the building)
financial manager or finance assistant
marketing assistant .