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We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you’ll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you’ll also be helping us shape the future of accounting.

The Role

The Software Advisory Manager will be responsible for reviewing, implementing, and advising on cloud accounting software used within the Outsourcing service line as well as clients. This role will involve internal consulting to service lines for process improvement and optimisation as well as external delivery to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Facing Technology

• Review and evaluate existing cloud accounting software systems, including but not limited to Gravita core tech stack such as Dext, Xero and Syft, as well as other complementary apps, depending on the business requirements.
• Implement new software solutions and provide training to end-users.
• Provide advisory services to business owners on the effective use of cloud accounting software, which includes documenting best practices and business development support

Internal Improvements

• Work with our client-facing teams to identify areas for process improvement and optimisation in the Outsourcing service line, improving both the client and team experience. This will likely be an improvement to how we use the core tech stack.
• Develop and implement strategies for enhancing efficiency and productivity within the organisation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of company goals and objectives.

Champion and lead internal capability of cloud software

• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements in cloud accounting software.
• Maintain software-specific certifications.
• Support the rollout and training of new technology
• Support the Digital Champions Group in their initiatives and projects
• Develop and support technology-led delivery propositions

Operational Reporting,

• Insights and control - Provide actionable insights to drive better performance
• Track software usage and agreed KPIs
• Use insight to identify opportunities to better leverage and utilise software both internally and externally with clients
• Oversee software usage, including onboarding and offboarding users, and managing vendor contracts

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Familiarity with core accounting software and specialist reporting tools e.g Xero, Castaway, Syft
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Proven experience in accountancy, with knowledge of accounting technology, ideally with a qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on operational efficiency and process improvement.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively.

Personal Attributes

• Can do attitude and pragmatic
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita, we’ll support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn, grow and unlock your true potential.

We’ll work with you to build a progression plan to outline how you’ll grow at our company and everything we’ll do to help you get there. We’re also passionate about learning and development, to help you focus on your future.

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis
• Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
• Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes.
• Your development won’t be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.
• It's a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Accounting

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