Accounts Assistant Manager

Rutherford Briant; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional development support

Career progression within practice

Job summary

Rutherford Briant in Stamford seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant Manager to lead delivery of year-end accounts for varied client types. You will supervise, review work, and mentor junior colleagues within a collaborative team.

Key requirements include prior general practice experience at Accounts Senior level and professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CTA). The role offers development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice at Accounts Senior or equivalent.
• Qualified or working towards a relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CTA).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of clients, preparing and reviewing year-end accounts.
• Review assignments and computations to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Build strong client relationships and provide accounting guidance.
• Support workflow management and delivery of high-quality service.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and monitor their progress.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

ACA

ACCA

ACA CTA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced accountancy practice professional ready to take the next step in your career?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and progressive accountancy firm in Stamford, supporting a varied portfolio of clients while developing your leadership and technical skills.You'll work closely with Managers and Partners, building strong client relationships, overseeing the delivery of accounts assignments and supporting the development of junior colleagues within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities: As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will

• Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation and review of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Review accounts assignments and supporting computations, ensuring work is accurate, compliant and completed within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and providing advice on accounting matters and queries.
• Support Managers and Partners with workflow management, client assignments and the delivery of a high-quality service.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members, reviewing their work and supporting their technical and professional development.

Requirements: As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will need

• Previous experience working within general practice at an Accounts Senior or similar level.
• ACA, ACCA or ACA CTA qualification, or a willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and relevant accounting standards.

Benefits: As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will get

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Support for professional development and further qualifications, where applicable.
• The opportunity to progress your career within a collaborative and supportive accountancy practice.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.