Accounts Assistant Manager — Client Leadership & Growth

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Manager - Accounts to join a growing accountancy practice. The role suits an ACA, CA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong experience in preparing statutory accounts and working with owner-managed businesses.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, ensure deadlines, supervise juniors, and collaborate with Partners to deliver high-quality service. A competitive salary (£43,000 - £49,000) and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• ACA, CA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Strong experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses.
• Good knowledge of FRS 102.
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Previous client-facing experience and the confidence to build strong professional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Commercial awareness and experience monitoring costs against budgets.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on delivering a high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a range of companies, from small businesses through to medium and larger organisations.
• Preparing accounts under FRS 102, including group accounts and consolidations.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key client contacts.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing an efficient, proactive service.
• Identifying issues and working with Partners and Directors to agree appropriate solutions.
• Keeping Partners and Directors updated on the progress of assignments.
• Supporting and developing junior members of the team, helping them strengthen their technical accounting skills.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure a joined-up approach to client affairs.
• Monitoring budgets and proactively managing costs across individual assignments.
• Organising your own workload and supporting the wider team to ensure deadlines are met

Skills

Client-facing experience

Organisational skills

Budget monitoring

Proactive client service

Communication skills

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Manager - Accounts to join a growing accountancy practice. The role suits an ACA, CA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong experience in preparing statutory accounts and working with owner-managed businesses.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, ensure deadlines, supervise juniors, and collaborate with Partners to deliver high-quality service. A competitive salary (£43,000 - £49,000) and benefits are on offer.