Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered accountants in Chester seeks an Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager. This managerial role involves overseeing client relationships, preparing statutory accounts, managing tax compliance, and leading audits, offering a well-rounded workload in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5 hours per week with flexibility

Regular staff social events

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA/ACA accountant.
• Experience in accounting practice environments is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare annual statutory accounts.
• Manage client relationships and ensure audits are completed on time.
• Review and submit personal tax, corporation tax, and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Our client is a well-established firm of chartered accountants based in the Chester area. Due to recent growth, they are seeking an Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager to join their friendly and welcoming team.

This is a truly fantastic opportunity to take your career to new heights at a well-established firm. My client offers a comprehensive suite of accounting services, tailored to meet all of their clients' needs.

Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager Job Overview

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a forward-thinking practice in a key managerial role. Successful candidates will be responsible for leading client relationships, reviewing and preparing statutory accounts, managing tax compliance, and playing an active role in audit delivery. The role offers a 60/40 split between accounts and audit, providing a well-rounded workload for someone who enjoys variety and client interaction.

• Oversee and prepare annual statutory accounts for a wide range of clients
• Manage and maintain strong relationships across your client portfolio
• Review and submit personal tax, corporation tax, and VAT returns
• Provide tailored tax planning and advisory services
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts, offering financial insight
• Lead audit planning, fieldwork, and completion for small to medium-sized clients
• Supervise audit teams during on-site visits and ensure audit files are completed to regulatory standards
• Identify and communicate audit issues and recommendations to partners and clients
• Ensure audits are completed on time and within budget
• Compile internal progress reports for senior management and partners
• Collaborate with internal teams across tax, audit, bookkeeping, and payroll

Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager Job Requirements

• Suitable candidates will be fully ACCA/ACA qualified
• Previous experience in accountancy practice environments is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• No requirement for visa sponsorship

This is an office-based role, so suitable candidates must have a reasonable commute to the Chester area.

Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager Salary & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 5 hours per week - flexibility on start and finish time
• Regular staff social events
• Free parking
• Pension

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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