Accounts Assistant Manager

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment has an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant Manager in Truro, Cornwall. The role sits within a growing professional services firm and focuses on managing a varied portfolio of clients while delivering financial insight.

You'll oversee accounts, tax returns, VAT and financial reporting, coach junior colleagues and contribute to business development. ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent is required, with strong client management and advisory experience.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong practice experience managing client portfolios.
• Broad knowledge of accounts, tax and advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT and financial reports.
• Oversee assignments, deadlines and budgets.
• Provide commercial advice and financial insight.
• Identify opportunities to support wider client needs.
• Resolve technical queries and recommend solutions.
• Support client meetings and business development.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Financial analysis

Advisory services

Leadership

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Accounts Assistant Manager
Truro, Cornwall
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Our client, a successful and growing professional services organisation, is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant Manager to join their Business Advisory team.

As the Accounts Assistant Manager, you'll manage a varied portfolio of clients, provide valuable financial insight and play an important role in developing junior members of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career, combining technical accounting expertise with client management, advisory work and team leadership. With a strong focus on progression, collaboration and client relationships, this role offers genuine scope to broaden your advisory experience, take on greater responsibility and build your leadership skills.

The Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT and financial reports
• Oversee assignments, deadlines and budgets
• Provide commercial advice and financial insight
• Identify opportunities to support wider client needs
• Resolve technical queries and recommend solutions
• Support client meetings and business development
• Coach and develop junior team members

The Candidate:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong practice experience managing client portfolios
• Broad knowledge of accounts, tax and advisory services
• Confident communicator with strong client management skills
• Commercially minded, organised and keen to develop others