Accounts Assistant Manager

Kreston Reeves LLP; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Income Protection

Perks at Work discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Annual flu jab

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Kreston Reeves LLP in Chichester seeks an Accounts Assistant Manager to join on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office). You will manage and develop a client portfolio, ensuring value and fee optimisation within your portfolio.

The role offers growth with opportunities to specialise and to expand advisory services, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the firm’s local profile through networking.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adaptable.
• Someone who has an enquiring nature.
• Team player who can work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise client Accounts work and establish scope and budget for each piece of work under your control.
• Prepare and delegate key client Accounts work.
• Supervise progress of work and maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with clients and expand advisory services delivered.
• Represent the firm at networking events to raise local profile.
• Ensure timely preparation of bills for client Accounts work and send them promptly.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

About the role

We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to join our team in Chichester on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office). Our expanding team serves a diverse range of clients, ranging from sole traders to multi-million-pound businesses with a global presence - this diverse clientele brings a rich variety to the role. This position offers a fantastic chance for your professional growth, allowing you to specialise if desired and if the workload permits.

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will manage, support and develop a client portfolio ensuring the optimisation of client advocacy and fee levels within the assigned portfolio.

• Plan and prioritise client Accounts work and ensure establishment of scope and budget for each piece of client Accounts work under own control and ensure adequate briefing to team members where relevant.
• Preparation and delegation of key client Accounts work.
• Supervise the progress of work and maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders, providing updates on the advancement of tasks.
• Work directly with clients to develop those relationships and expand advisory services delivered.
• Opportunities to represent the firm at networking events to build our profile locally.
• Ensure timely preparation of bills for own client Accounts work and ensure they are promptly sent to the client.

What we're looking for

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Ability to prioritise workload and adaptable
• Someone who has an enquiring nature
• Team player who can work independently when required

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

About Kreston Reeves

Join us on our growth journey

Broader expertise, bigger opportunities, same people-first culture

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [e-mail]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

Kreston Reeves is proud to be part of the AAB group, a growing firm with offices across the UK and Ireland, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This marks an exciting new chapter, creating even more opportunities for our people.

As part of a larger, ambitious group, you’ll benefit from wider career pathways, broader expertise and increased opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the UK and Ireland.

You’ll have access to new specialisms, enhanced learning and development and the chance to work alongside a wider network of peers – all while being part of the supportive, people-focused culture that defines both Kreston Reeves and AAB.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop, progress and be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.