Accounts Assistant Manager

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Boutique firm of chartered accountants are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join their London team. This firm attend to the affairs of many individuals and companies in the international entertainment, media industry and provide niche specialist advice in that sector. This provides amazing opportunities for the right person to develop specialist skills and experience - an opportunity that would not exist in most accountancy & tax advisory practices.

The role is ideally suited to a dedicated candidate that can take ownership and responsibility of their workload and work closely with both senior and junior members of the team. As the team and business continue to grow, the role offers a unique opportunity for the candidate to expand on their wider accounts knowledge, with the potential to become involved with more complex advisory projects. From day one you will start to build relationships with your client portfolio as personal attentive service is at the heart of the firm and the reason for their continued success. They offer a clear pathway of progression. Due to their continued expansion, there are no barriers to promotion for the right person. They are looking to recruit an individual who will be with the business in the long term.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review book-keeping, VAT returns and management accounts
• Review financial statements and sole trade accounts
• Review corporation tax returns
• Drafting advice with the support of Managers and Directors
• Have a good understanding of personal tax and be involved in annual personal tax filings for your clients
• Have a good understanding of disclosures
• Manage the affairs of a small portfolio of clients
• Being first point of contact for your portfolio of clients
• Liaise with clients on their deadlines and other requirements
• Assist Managers/Directors with all deadlines including Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial
• Ensure you understand what the clients' principal activities and jobs are (e.g. for a company, what services they provide)
• Communicating with clients for information where necessary
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Assist clients with ad hoc questions in relation to financial matters including the interpretation of results
• Assist clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software
• Able to relay with confidence knowledge on tax and other affairs to reassure clients
• Create and implement new processes to ensure the smooth running of the practice
• Assist junior members of staff with their career development
• Assist with internal training for staff

• Have a professional qualification (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Solid public practice experience
• Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level
• Competent using MS Products - Outlook, Word and Excel
• Competent using Xero
• Experience of Iris, Alpha, Quickbooks and Sage 50 would be useful
• Have a good awareness of technology in general
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios
• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Additional 1 day holiday following 1st year of service up to a maximum of 5 days
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and development