Accounts Assistant Manager - Hybrid, Flexible Hours, Growth

MHA; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working with core hours 10am–2pm

Two home working days

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Competitive salary package

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

MHA is seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to join its ABAS team in the UK. You will review financial statements, manage consolidations, and liaise with audit to deliver high-quality client service. The role focuses on building client relationships, understanding business risks, and delivering actionable insights.

Candidates should be ACCA/ACA qualified or QBE with solid bookkeeping experience. Strong IT skills, IFRS knowledge, and familiarity with cloud accounting platforms are preferred.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualification OR QBE with strong bookkeeping skills.
• Experience producing single entity and group year-end financial statements.
• Solid IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) to prepare letters and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) preferred.
• Understanding IFRS accounting standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review draft financial statements for alignment with standards and client records.
• Prepare and review consolidations and group company accounts.
• Review draft audited financial statements and liaise with audit department.
• Assist in advisory work and deliver high-quality client service.
• Review corporation tax computations for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage statutory filing deadlines and Companies House submissions.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues to resolve queries and gather information.
• Supervise and review work of junior team members for final review by Directors.

Skills

Strong communication

IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Organised and methodical

Client focused

Knowledge of IFRS (preferred)

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified OR QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

MHA is seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to join its ABAS team in the UK. You will review financial statements, manage consolidations, and liaise with audit to deliver high-quality client service. The role focuses on building client relationships, understanding business risks, and delivering actionable insights.

Candidates should be ACCA/ACA qualified or QBE with solid bookkeeping experience. Strong IT skills, IFRS knowledge, and familiarity with cloud accounting platforms are preferred.