Accounts Assistant Client Manager: Clear career path, amazing perks, hybrid working

Reed; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical

Free parking

Bonus scheme

Pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reed Practice is offering an opportunity for an Assistant Accounts Manager in Norwich, joining a growing practice focused on work-life balance and career development. You will manage client relationships, prepare statutory accounts, tax returns and VAT submissions while mentoring junior staff.

Applicants should be from practice, be ACCA/ICAEW qualified or finalist, with strong knowledge of FRS standards and cloud software including Xero/QuickBooks; Iris is a plus.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified (or finalist level).
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge to FRS 102, 102 1a and FRS 105.
• Experience using cloud software such as Xero and QuickBooks; Iris an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop client relationships.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses.
• Prepare and review tax and VAT returns and MTD submissions.
• Support Managers and Partners with client assignments.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Ensure work is delivered accurately within deadlines.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

ACCA/ICAEW finalist or equivalent CA

Public practice experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Are you an ACCA or ACA qualified (or nearly) Accountant with a strong career in practice looking for that next step?

Reed Practice have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and progressive accountancy practice that combines a supportive, people-focused culture with genuine career development opportunities.

The firm values work-life balance encourages personal and professional growth and recognises that its success is built on the talent and dedication of its people. Alongside a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career they provide a collaborative ethos, value your ideas, and feel that work-life balance is genuinely important, and flexibility is promoted to help employees thrive both inside and outside of work.

The opportunity we have to join our client is for an Assistant Accounts Manager. Reporting to the senior leadership team in the East Norfolk office, this is an excellent break for an ambitious practice Accountant looking to take the next step in their career, manage client relationships, and support the development of junior team members.

Managing and developing client relationships, other key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses, offering advisory and technical support services to clients.
• Preparation and review tax returns, VAT returns and MTD submissions
• Supporting the Managers and Partners with specialist client assignments
• Sharing your knowledge by mentoring and developing junior staff
• Maintain the firms' high level of service and reputation through ensuring the work is delivered accurately and within deadlines

About You- we are looking only for applicants from practice firms. Other skills and attributes required for this role are:

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified (or equivalent i.e CA), or finalist level
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge to FRS 102, 102 1a and FRS 105.
• Experience using of cloud software such as Xero QuickBooks with Iris an advantage but not necessary.
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused

A competitive, attractive salary is on offer to reflect your experience and calibre. We will discuss your needs on application.

Why join this firm over all the others? Our client can offer more than job satisfaction and development. Benefits include Hybrid working, private medical, free parking, referral and bonus scheme, pension, employee discounts and much more.