About this role
Your new company
Are you looking for a role that combines hands-on client work, management accounts, advisory exposure and genuine career progression?This growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice is continuing to invest heavily in its outsourced finance and business services offering. With a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients, the firm provides a broad range of accountancy and advisory services while maintaining a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people are trusted, developed and encouraged to progress.Due to continued growth, the team is looking to appoint an Assistant Manager to help support an expanding client base whilst developing into a future senior leader. This is a newly created role rather than a replacement position, offering excellent long-term prospects.
Your new role
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality management accounts and outsourced finance services whilst becoming a trusted adviser and key point of contact.This role offers far more than traditional management accounts preparation. You'll gain exposure to client meetings, commercial decision-making, team development and business growth initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step towards a more advisory-focused position. Responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clientsPreparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly management accountsActing as a day-to-day contact for client queries and finance-related adviceOverseeing bookkeeping and outsourced finance functionsReviewing VAT returns and supporting wider tax compliance requirementsWorking closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, payroll and advisory teamsCoaching and reviewing the work of junior team membersSupporting reporting, analysis and financial planning activitiesIdentifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationshipsAssisting with business development and client growth initiatives What you'll need to succeed
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedStrong experience producing management accounts within an accountancy practice environmentExperience working with SME and owner-managed business clientsConfident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationshipsPrevious experience reviewing work or mentoring junior staff, or a desire to move into this areaExcellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlinesCommercial mindset with strong analytical skillsExperience using Xero is essentialAmbitious and motivated to progress your career within a growing firm What you'll get in return
Clear progression opportunities within a growing service lineIncreased client exposure and advisory experienceSupportive leadership team invested in your developmentDiverse and interesting client portfolioModern, collaborative working environmentFlexible and hybrid working considerationsGenerous holiday allowanceEnhanced family-friendly benefitsRegular social events and wellbeing initiativesPension scheme and additional employee benefitsConvenient office location with excellent local amenities nearby What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering your next move within accountancy practice, please get in touch to discuss the wider market and other opportunities available across the region.
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