Accounts Assistant Manager: Lead & Mentor Client Portfolio

Nxtgen Recruitment; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nxtgen Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Manager in accountancy practice. The role involves owning a varied client portfolio, leading assignments and mentoring junior team members.

You will sit between technical delivery and client management, taking on more responsibility and becoming a key member of the team. You will manage client portfolios, plan assignments, meet deadlines, review work, and identify opportunities for additional services.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong client management and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own client portfolio, plan assignments and meet deadlines.
• Review work by junior team members and provide feedback.
• Prepare and review medium-sized accounts and tax returns.
• Support clients with financial reporting, VAT and general accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Develop strong client relationships and understand their businesses.
• Assist managers and partners with complex technical matters.
• Help train and develop junior colleagues.
• Participate in team management including performance reviews.

Skills

Client management

Portfolio ownership

Accounts review

Tax knowledge

Planning deadlines

Client relationship building

Team support

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualification

Experience in accountancy practice

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Nxtgen Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Manager in accountancy practice. The role involves owning a varied client portfolio, leading assignments and mentoring junior team members.

You will sit between technical delivery and client management, taking on more responsibility and becoming a key member of the team. You will manage client portfolios, plan assignments, meet deadlines, review work, and identify opportunities for additional services.