Accounting Assistant Manager (Practice)

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd on behalf of a Leeds-area independent accountancy practice seeks an Accountancy Assistant Manager/Manager. ACA or ACCA qualified with 4–6 years UK practice experience; you will manage a diverse SME and corporate client portfolio, review statutory accounts and tax returns, and mentor junior staff.

The role offers a hybrid working model, merit-based progression toward Manager, and exposure to advisory engagements within a supportive, Leeds-based team.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with UK practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse SME and corporate client portfolio.
• Review statutory accounts and tax returns (CT600 and personal tax).
• Lead, mentor and supervise trainees and junior staff.
• Collaborate with Partners and support business development.

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

IRIS

CCH

Job description

Job Description

Accountancy Assistant Manager/Manager

Location: Leeds Area

Salary: c.£42,000 - £55,000+ DOE

(Hybrid Working & Fast-Track Progression)

Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant seeking high-visibility client portfolio management, direct partner collaboration, and a clear, merit-based path toward Manager? Our client is a premier, highly respected independent accountancy practice based in the Leeds area. Celebrated for combining big-firm technical standards with a supportive, non-hierarchical culture, they are seeking an experienced Accountancy Assistant Manager (4-6 years UK practice experience) to join their expanding general practice team. Offering structured hybrid working, active mentoring responsibilities, and early exposure to complex advisory engagements, this role provides an exceptional platform to accelerate your leadership career.

The Opportunity

Working closely alongside department Managers and Partners, you will take operational ownership of a diverse client portfolio spanning fast-growing SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and corporate groups across Yorkshire. Acting as the primary technical point of contact, you will review statutory financial statements, oversee corporate and personal tax compliance, and deliver bespoke management accounting and advisory solutions. Designed for a commercially minded senior accountant or supervisor, this role balances technical review and workflow management with team leadership, staff mentoring, and business development.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified with 4-6 years' recent UK accountancy practice experience, demonstrating proven capability at Senior or Assistant Manager level.
• Portfolio & Client Leadership: Independent management of a varied SME and corporate client portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor and handling day-to-day commercial queries.
• Technical Mastery & Review: End-to-end review of statutory accounts (under FRS 102 / FRS 105), management accounts, and tax returns (CT600 and personal tax) prepared by junior team members prior to partner sign-off.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Direct supervision, workflow allocation, and mentoring of trainees and junior accountants, driving quality control and deadline compliance across the department.
• Software Mastery: Proficiency across cloud accounting and practice management software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS, or CCH) alongside intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel skills.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £42,000 - £55,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with post-qualification experience, practice depth, and leadership capability) plus annual salary reviews.
• Agile & Flexible Working: Modern hybrid working model and flexible core working patterns supporting long-term work-life balance.
• Professional Subscriptions & Training: Full payment of annual ACA/ACCA professional body membership fees and funded technical CPD training.
• Generous Leave & Pension: Comprehensive annual leave entitlement plus statutory bank holidays and an auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme.
• Progression & Culture: Transparent, merit-based career development framework with direct pathways toward Manager level, set within a supportive, inclusive, and socially active Leeds practice.