Accounts Assistant Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment; Leiston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts professional to step into an Assistant Manager role within a reputable accountancy practice. You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead assignments and guide more junior team members.

Based in Leiston, you will sit between technical delivery and client management, developing advisory skills and taking on greater responsibility as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in an accountancy practice with accounts and tax work.
• Ability to develop junior staff and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of clients, plan assignments, meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality work.
• Review work by junior staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare and review medium‑sized sets of accounts and tax returns.
• Support clients with financial reporting, VAT and general accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and understand their businesses.
• Assist managers and partners with complex technical matters.
• Train and coach junior colleagues.
• Participate in team management, including performance reviews and development plans.
• Involvement in interviews and recruitment of new team members.
• Keep assignments on track with WIP and budget management.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualification

Job description

Ready for the next step in your accountancy practice career?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts professional to step into an Assistant Manager position where you will take real ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead assignments and support the development of more junior team members.

Ready for the next step in your accountancy practice career?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts professional to step into an Assistant Manager position where you will take real ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead assignments and support the development of more junior team members.

You will sit at the point between strong technical delivery and client management, giving you the opportunity to build on your existing experience while taking on more responsibility and becoming a key member of the wider team.

What You'll Be Doing

You will manage your own portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for planning assignments, managing deadlines and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard.

• Managing and reviewing accounts and tax work across a varied portfolio
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
• Preparing and reviewing medium sized sets of accounts and tax returns
• Supporting clients with financial reporting, VAT and general accounting matters
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and adding value for clients
• Developing strong relationships with clients and gaining a genuine understanding of their businesses
• Supporting managers and partners with more complex technical matters
• Helping to train and develop junior colleagues
• Taking an active role in team management, including performance reviews and supporting development plans
• Getting involved in interviews and the selection of new team members
• Keeping assignments on track, managing WIP and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met

What's In It For You?

This is a role with plenty of scope to grow. You will have the opportunity to move beyond simply completing accounts and take genuine ownership of clients, develop your advisory skills and build experience in managing people.

You will also gain exposure to more complex areas including R&D relief, group loss relief, corporation tax, bank covenant testing and wider client advisory work.

It is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take that next step and wants a role where they can continue developing rather than simply doing more of the same.

What We're Looking For

You will ideally be ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, although those qualified by experience will also be considered.

You will have developed your experience within an accountancy practice and be confident working across accounts and tax assignments.

Most importantly, you will be someone who is ready to take ownership, comfortable dealing directly with clients and keen to develop their career into a management position.

If you are already operating at Assistant Manager level, or are an experienced Senior looking for that next step, this could be a great opportunity to take your career forward