Software Advisory Manager

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

Were 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 UKs 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 youll not only be working on exciting client challenges youll 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 toGravita core tech stacksuch asDext 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 theDigital Champions Groupin 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 inaccountancy 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 well support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn grow and unlock your true potential.

Well work with you to build a progression plan to outline how youll grow at our company and everything well do to help you get there. Were 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 wont be forgotten our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.
• Its a busy fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram X LinkedIn and Glassdoor).