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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and supportive accounts team within a well established firm, offering genuine variety and responsibility. As Accounts Assistant Manager you will play a key role within the accounts function, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. This Accounts Assistant Manager position offers a broad mix of compliance, review and advisory work, with clear exposure to both technical accounting and client management.
As part of the accounts team, you will take responsibility for reviewing and overseeing work prepared by others, while also remaining hands on where required. As Accounts Assistant Manager you will act as a trusted point of contact for clients and support the wider team in delivering high quality work to agreed deadlines.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and supporting a varied portfolio of clients across multiple entity types
- Reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and VAT returns prior to partner sign off
- Clearing review points and resolving technical queries efficiently
- Supporting accounts preparation, tax computations, personal tax work and potential tax planning
- Acting as a main point of contact for clients, responding to queries and providing practical advice
- Assisting with the management and development of a team of five staff, including technical support
- Allocating work and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
- Using cloud accounting software and advising both clients and colleagues on best practice
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with proven experience gained within an accountancy practice. You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the confidence to support junior team members as they develop. A proactive and well organised approach to client service will be essential.
