Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts and Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join their expanding team in the Midlands. This role offers a unique 50:50 split between accounts preparation and statutory audit, ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience in UK accounting practices. You'll be responsible for preparing year-end accounts, managing tax returns, and leading audit projects. The firm prides itself on a collaborative environment and offers competitive salaries, a solid benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Holiday Buy-in Scheme

20 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in UK Accounting Practice.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for SMEs.
• Lead and assist on audit planning and fieldwork.

Skills

UK Accounting Practice Experience

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Accounts Preparation

Tax Knowledge

Audit Experience

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Part-Qualified

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Sage

Job description

Our client is a respected and expanding accountancy practice in the Midlands, employing around 30-35 staff. They provide a full suite of services including accounts preparation, audit, tax, and VAT to a varied SME client base. With a practical and collaborative working environment, the firm is now looking to appoint an Accounts and Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to support continued growth.

This is a 50:50 split role between accounts preparation/tax and statutory audit. The ideal candidate will come from a small to mid-sized firm background, with 3-5 years' experience and confidence in handling SME clients across a range of sectors.

Accounts and Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager Job Overview

Accounts & Tax:

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for SMEs
• Complete and submit corporation tax returns (CT600)
• Prepare and review VAT returns and personal tax returns (Self-Assessment)
• Produce management accounts and assist with bookkeeping tasks
• Review junior staff work and support client queries

Audit:

• Lead and assist on audit planning and fieldwork
• Prepare and maintain audit files and working papers
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to resolve audit queries
• Supervise and support junior team members during audits

Accounts and Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager Job Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in UK Accounting Practice
• ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Experience with accounts prep, VAT, tax, and audits for SMEs
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Software proficiency (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, Sage)
• Candidates must not require sponsorship.

Accounts and Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (DOE). Top end of the bracket for the Assistant Manager level overseeing a team.
• Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (37.5 hours/week)
• Holiday Package: 20 days + 8 bank holidays (holiday buy-in scheme also available)
• Company pension

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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