Accounts Assistant Manager / Accounts Manager

Protalent; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Peterborough is seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager to prepare year-end accounts and tax computations for clients. You will manage a portfolio and lead a team, fostering client relationships and delivering high-quality service. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) and possess strong people management skills. This role offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee share scheme

Company car and fuel card

Family friendly policies

Volunteering paid days

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statutory accounts preparations and tax computations.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year end accounts and tax computations for clients.
• Manage own portfolio including forecasting and billing.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Time management

Commercial acumen

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA or 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.

What do the team do?

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?

As an Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager in the Business team you will have ownership of the following tasks:

• 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?

Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:

• 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

Not yet qualified? We’d still love to chat!