Accounts Assistant Manager

ICAEW; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Social events

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking an Assistant Manager to manage a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, delivering management accounts and outsourced finance services while acting as a trusted adviser. You will work closely with senior leadership and coach junior staff, developing into a future senior leader in a growing firm.

You'll gain exposure to client meetings, advisory work, and business growth initiatives, with a supportive culture and clear progression opportunities across a diverse client

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification required.
• Experience producing management accounts in an accountancy practice.
• Experience with SME/owner-managed clients.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Mentoring junior staff or willingness to coach.
• Excellent organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Commercial mindset and analytical skills.
• Xero experience is essential.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress in a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Acting as a day-to-day contact for client queries and finance-related advice.
• Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourced finance functions.
• Reviewing VAT returns and supporting wider tax compliance requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, payroll and advisory teams.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Supporting reporting, analysis and financial planning activities.
• Identifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships.
• Assisting with business development and client growth initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Your new company

Are you looking for a role that combines hands-on client work, management accounts, advisory exposure and genuine career progression?This growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice is continuing to invest heavily in its outsourced finance and business services offering. With a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients, the firm provides a broad range of accountancy and advisory services while maintaining a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people are trusted, developed and encouraged to progress.Due to continued growth, the team is looking to appoint an Assistant Manager to help support an expanding client base whilst developing into a future senior leader. This is a newly created role rather than a replacement position, offering excellent long-term prospects.

Your new role

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality management accounts and outsourced finance services whilst becoming a trusted adviser and key point of contact.This role offers far more than traditional management accounts preparation. You'll gain exposure to client meetings, commercial decision-making, team development and business growth initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step towards a more advisory-focused position.
Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
• Preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Acting as a day-to-day contact for client queries and finance-related advice
• Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourced finance functions
• Reviewing VAT returns and supporting wider tax compliance requirements
• Working closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, payroll and advisory teams
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Supporting reporting, analysis and financial planning activities
• Identifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships
• Assisting with business development and client growth initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong experience producing management accounts within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience working with SME and owner-managed business clients
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior staff, or a desire to move into this area
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical skills
• Experience using Xero is essential
• Ambitious and motivated to progress your career within a growing firm

What you'll get in return

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing service line
• Increased client exposure and advisory experience
• Supportive leadership team invested in your development
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Flexible and hybrid working considerations
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Convenient office location with excellent local amenities nearby