Accounting Assistant Manager (Practice)

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

Job summary

Vincere in Leeds is seeking an Accountancy Assistant Manager/Manager to lead a diverse SME and corporate client portfolio, with direct partner collaboration and a merit-based path to Manager.

The role balances technical review of statutory accounts under FRS 102/FRS 105, tax compliance, management accounting and advisory work, with team mentoring and a flexible hybrid working pattern in a supportive Leeds practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 4-6 years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Independent management of a varied SME and corporate client portfolio.
• End-to-end review of statutory accounts under FRS 102 / FRS 105, and handling tax returns (CT600 and personal tax).
• Direct supervision, workflow allocation, and mentoring of trainees and junior accountants.
• Proficiency across cloud accounting and practice management software plus MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio spanning SMEs and corporate groups.
• Review statutory financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns.
• Deliver bespoke management accounting and advisory solutions.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Mentoring trainees

Financial review

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

4-6 years UK practice experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

IRIS

CCH

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.