Accounts Assistant Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Grimsby seeks an Accounts Assistant Manager. The role offers a clear progression path to Director level and includes managing complex client portfolios. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified professionals ready for management. The position provides a supportive environment and benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and a competitive salary of £48,000 - £55,000.

Benefits

Salary £48,000 - £55,000

Fully flexible and hybrid working

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Life Assurance

Enhanced Sick Pay

Option to purchase extra 5 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Qualified professional (ACA/ACCA) with solid practice background.
• Willingness to take the next step into management.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting processes end to end.
• Manage an accounting portfolio of large and complex clients.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and provide advice.
• Complete and submit financial statements for clients.
• Lead and develop junior staff team.
• Attend meetings with clients with the Partner.
• Provide technical support to junior staff.

Skills

Management of accounting portfolio

Client communication

Technical support to junior staff

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is proud to partner with an award-winning Chartered Accountancy firm in Grimsby to recruit an Accounts Assistant Manager. This newly created position offers the best of both worlds: the structure and resources of a leading UK firm combined with the collaborative and welcoming culture of a local independent practice.

This role provides a defined progression pathway, including a clear route to Director level. The firm is renowned for its supportive and inclusive environment, fostering strong team relationships and celebrating success through regular social events.

This position will be best suited to a qualified professional (ACA/ACCA), with a solid practice background who is ready to take the next step into management. You will benefit from exceptional mentorship, a transparent career development plan, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing. If you are looking for an opportunity where your expertise will be valued and your ambitions encouraged, this could be the ideal next move.

Benefits to include:

• Salary between £48,000 - £55,000

• Fully flexible and hybrid working

• Private pension

• Private healthcare

• 25 days AL + 8 BH

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Option to purchase extra 5 days AL

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Lead accounting processes end to end

• Manage an accounting portfolio of large and complex clients

• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide genuine business advice

• Responsibility for the completion and submission of financial statements and taxation for clients within portfolio

• Lead and develop a team of junior staff – ensuring job plans and budgets are understood with support through to completion

• Attend meetings with clients alongside the Partner to support business development of the firm

• Provide technical support as and when required to junior members of staff

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA qualified

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Charlie Marper on 0114 261 1700.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.