Accounts Assistant Manager

Lancashire Source: WhatJobs

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The Opportunity

A growing independent accountancy practice in Preston is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant Manager as it continues to expand its client base and team.

This is an ideal step for an experienced Senior Accountant who feels ready to move into management, or an existing Assistant Manager looking for more autonomy and progression.

You'll manage your own portfolio of predominantly owner-managed businesses, work closely with Managers and Directors, and take greater responsibility for both client relationships and developing junior members of the team.

The Role

You'll have a broad role combining portfolio management, accounts, tax and advisory work, including:

Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
Reviewing corporation tax computations
Producing and reviewing management accounts
Acting as a key point of contact for clients
Managing deadlines, workflow and WIP across your portfolio
Reviewing work prepared by Seniors and Trainees
Coaching and developing junior members of the team
Supporting clients with cloud accounting and improving their finance processes
Identifying opportunities to provide additional services
Providing proactive commercial and accounting advice
Working closely with Managers and Directors on more complex client matters
Supporting the continued growth and development of the Accounts team

The emphasis is on becoming a trusted adviser to your clients, rather than simply managing their year-end compliance.

The Candidate

You'll ideally have:

ACA or ACCA qualification, although strong QBE candidates will be considered
Several years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
Strong statutory accounts and corporation tax experience
Experience managing or taking significant responsibility for a client portfolio
Confidence reviewing the work of junior accountants
Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills
Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud accounting platforms
Good commercial awareness
The confidence to provide advice rather than simply process work
Ambition to progress towards Accounts Manager level

This could be particularly well suited to a Senior Accountant who's already performing parts of an Assistant Manager role but hasn't been given the title or progression yet.