Accounts Assistant Manager / Accounts Manager

Protalent; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

All employee share scheme

Company car and fuel card

Family friendly policies

2 days volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Protalent is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Peterborough team as a Senior Accountant, focusing on statutory accounts and tax computations for owner-managed businesses.

You will manage a portfolio, lead junior staff, and collaborate with partners to deliver services efficiently, while developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Manage a portfolio of clients requiring statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Lead and develop junior staff, ensuring timely delivery of work within budget.
• Demonstrate proactive client development and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee year-end accounts and tax work for clients up to turnover £2m.
• Plan workload, allocate tasks, and monitor WIP and billing.
• Sign off on files and present to partners for final review.
• Maintain high-quality client relationships and drive growth.

Skills

Portfolio management

People management

Time management

Client development

Budgeting

Education

Accounting qualification ACA/ACCA

Job description

Our client are a multi sited accountancy practice who provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. They believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. They understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why their Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, they offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. They proudly serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share their passion for innovation.

The Business team provides a mix of accounting services ranging from bookkeeping and year end accounts preparations, through to the filing of tax returns. They have a relationship centric approach and are trusted advisors to clients of all shapes and sizes, but they are typically owner managed businesses, giving you the opportunity to deal directly with the decision makers and to truly help shape the direction of their firm.

In the Peterborough based Business team you will be responsible for preparing year end accounts and tax computations for clients with turnovers typically up to £2m.

What will I be doing?

• Controlling own portfolio including everything from workforce planning, management of WIP and billing
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of assignment plans and briefing team members accordingly
• Delegating work to more junior members of the team and ensuring work is done on budget
• Signing off on files prepared by more junior team members and producing completed files for final partner review
• Working with partner to plan ahead and effectively manage workflow for team
• Building and further developing client relationships with existing and new clients

What experience do I need?

• A professional accounting qualification - ACA or ACCA (minimum criteria)
• Experience of managing a portfolio of clients requiring statutory accounts preparations and tax computations (minimum criteria)
• People management experience
• Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Commercial and proactive approach to client development

What's on offer?

In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Company car and fuel card via salary sacrifice
• Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependents
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount