Accounts Assistant Manager

PBR Executive Search Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

One day per week working from home

Seven-hour working day

Annual leave and holidays

Job summary

PBR Executive Search Ltd in London is seeking an ACA/ACCA-qualified Assistant Manager with at least four years’ practice experience and 1–2 years post-qualification.

You will manage client portfolios, prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns, provide technical accounting and tax advice, and mentor junior staff. Flexible hours, a seven-hour day and one day per week working from home are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience and at least four years in practice.
• Strong technical, communication and client management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with CCH, Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office desirable.
• Personal tax experience and an interest in creative industries or tax reliefs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts (FRS 102/105), corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Manage client portfolios, relationships, deadlines and statutory filings.
• Provide technical accounting and tax advice, supporting wider advisory projects.
• Review and mentor junior staff, oversee workflow and identify process improvements.
• Assist with creative industry tax relief and tax credit claims for film, TV and theatre clients.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Technical accounting

Tax advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Post-qualification experience 1-2 years

4+ years in practice

Tools

CCH

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

An established accountancy practice is seeking an ACA/ACCA-qualified Assistant Manager with at least four years’ practice experience and 1–2 years post-qualification.

The firm serves a diverse portfolio of individuals, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses across film, television, theatre, property, motorsport, retail, charities and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts (FRS 102/105), corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Manage client portfolios, relationships, deadlines and statutory filings.
• Provide technical accounting and tax advice, supporting wider advisory projects.
• Review and mentor junior staff, oversee workflow and identify process improvements.
• Assist with creative industry tax relief and tax credit claims for film, TV and theatre clients.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience and at least four years in practice.
• Strong technical, communication and client management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with CCH, Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office desirable.
• Personal tax experience and an interest in creative industries or tax reliefs advantageous.
• Competitive salary, CPD and professional subscriptions covered.
• Clear progression opportunities and direct Partner exposure.
• Flexible hours, a seven-hour working day and one day per week working from home.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure and additional benefits including life and critical illness cover.