Accounts Assistant Manager in Harlow)

Austin Rose Associates Limited; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Essex is seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to manage a small portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for delivering timely statutory accounts and supervising a team while building relationships with clients. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with a passion for client service. The firm offers 24 days annual leave, flexible hybrid working, and a clear progression pathway.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and delivering accounts.
• Ability to supervise and develop a team.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of clients, ensuring timely delivery of all accounts.
• Review work prepared by other account staff.
• Act as the main point of contact for client queries.

Skills

Client relationship management

Reviewing accounts preparation

Coaching and feedback

Business development

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Accounts Assistant Manager +ndash; Essex +ndash; Top 50 Firm

Are you a qualified Accountant, managing your own portfolio of clients looking to join a fast-growing Top 50 firm that has clear progression pathways?

Our client is a fast-growing Top 50 firm with offices located across Essex. With a passion for providing commercial business advice in a down-to-earth manner, the firm is heavily investing in modernisation of their systems and expansion of service lines to support their exciting growth plans. They seek individuals who can build strong relationships with their clients as they believe this is imperative for the growth of the firm and the development of their future Partners. If you wish to progress your career and add value to your clients, then this is a great firm to work for.

Accounts Assistant Manager responsibilities include:

• Managing a small non-complex portfolio of clients, ensuring timely delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and other deliverables in line with agreed deadlines and budgets
• Reviewing work prepared by Seniors, Semi-Seniors, and Trainees, providing structured feedback and coaching to support development and ensure quality control
• Acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day client queries, building trusted relationships with them
• Assisting the Manager with WIP (work in progress) management, billing, and recovery analysis, identifying opportunities for additional billing where work exceeds scope
• Delivering training sessions, supporting onboarding of new team members
• Keeping up to date with changes in UK GAAP, tax legislation, and regulatory frameworks, applying this knowledge to client work and team guidance
• Participating in business development activities, including supporting proposal preparation and attending networking or marketing events as required

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA Qualified
• Have post-qualified experience of reviewing accounts preparation assignments
• Be the first point of contact for a portfolio of accounts clients
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise and develop a team of staff

In return, as an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will receive:

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Clear progression pathway

If you are seeking Accounts Assistant Manager jobs in Essex, contact Austin Rose, the Public Practice Recruitment Specialists.