Accounts Assistant Manager

ProTalent Limited; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in the UK is looking for an Accounts Assistant Manager for a 9-12 month maternity cover. The role involves managing a diverse client portfolio, preparing accounts, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive team culture, aiming to create an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

25.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Continuous training and progression routes

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) required.
• Strong background in accounts and taxation in general practice.
• Excellent communication and client management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and individuals.
• Prepare year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Experience in accounts and tax

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Proficient in cloud-based accounting software

Mentoring or supervising experience

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant Manager - Maternity Cover (9-12 Months)
South East | Hybrid Working | Full or Part Time (min. 3 days/week)

We're currently working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice who are seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to join their team on a 9-12 month maternity contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage your own client portfolio, support senior colleagues, and help deliver exceptional service to a wide range of businesses and individuals.

Whether you're looking for full-time hours or part‑time flexibility (a minimum of 3 days per week), this firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with hybrid options available.

The Role

As Accounts Assistant Manager, you'll take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, working with limited companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders. You'll play a key role in the preparation and review of accounts and tax returns, while also supporting more junior team members and liaising with offshore resources where needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of owner‑managed businesses and individuals
• Preparing year‑end accounts, corporation tax and partnership tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and supporting with management accounts
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Liaising directly with clients, providing ongoing advice and support
• Ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and client service
• Preparing billing and monitoring WIP for review by senior leadership

What We're Looking For

• ACA/ACCA Qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in accounts and tax within general practice
• Excellent communication skills and a client‑focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail
• Confident in using cloud‑based accounting software (Xero, Sage, etc.)
• A team player with experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with holiday buying options
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• Supportive, friendly and inclusive team culture
• Continuous training and clear progression routes
• Health and wellbeing support including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, life assurance and employee assistance programmes
• Opportunities to give back, including a paid volunteering day and charitable initiatives

This firm is passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible workplace, offering reasonable adjustments wherever needed to ensure all employees can thrive.

Interested in learning more?
We'd love to hear from experienced accounts professionals who are ready to step into a rewarding, varied, and client‑facing role with a forward‑thinking practice.