Accounts Assistant Manager - #2106523

This role offers extensive exposure to client management, staff development and business advisory work, providing a clear path for further progression within a successful accountancy practice.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice providing accounting, business advisory and compliance services to a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, partnerships and private clients.

Description

• Manage a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP, FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Review bookkeeping and management accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Provide business advisory support and identify opportunities to add value to clients.
• Review VAT returns and support corporation tax compliance processes.
• Supervise, coach and develop Junior Accountants, Apprentices and other members of the team.
• Ensure assignments are completed in line with agreed budgets, deadlines and quality standards.
• Work closely with senior management and Partners on workflow planning, resource allocation and departmental development.
• Contribute to process improvements and help maintain high technical standards across the team.
• Assist with special projects, regulatory reporting and other practice initiatives as required.

Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Previous experience operating at Senior Accountant level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards.
• Experience reviewing technical work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities to support clients.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

Job Offer

• £42,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• Office-based role with free on-site parking (Hybrid)
• Company pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Supportive and growing team environment.
• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio.
• Opportunity to develop leadership and people management experience.
• Close collaboration with senior management and Partners.
• Increased involvement in business advisory and value-added client work.