Accounts Assistant Manager/Senior Accountant: privately owned firm, hybrid /remote options

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Practice is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy firm to recruit a Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager. You will handle a varied portfolio of medium-sized businesses, larger corporates and group structures, delivering technical accounting, financial reporting and client advisory services.

This is a non-audit role focused on solving complex accounting issues, building client relationships and providing high-quality technical support.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, strong finalists considered.
• Strong working knowledge of CCH Accounts Production.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Exposure to larger corporate clients and group structures.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for group structures under FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Produce complex group consolidations, including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.
• Manage corporation tax and VAT compliance with support from specialist tax colleagues.
• Research and resolve technical accounting matters.
• Advise clients on financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise with audit teams to deliver a seamless client service.
• Review work and support the development of junior team members.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Technical accounting

IFRS/FRS102

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH Accounts Production

Job description

• Are you a technically strong Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued?
• Do you enjoy working with larger owner-managed businesses, complex group structures and challenging financial reporting assignments?

Reed Practice is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy firm that continues to grow and is seeking a talented Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager to join its team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of medium-sized businesses, larger corporates and group structures, delivering technical accounting, financial reporting and client advisory services.

This is a non-audit role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, building client relationships and providing high-quality technical support.

The Role -

You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and colleagues, supporting complex reporting requirements and delivering practical solutions across a broad range of assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for companies and group structures under FRS 102 and IFRS
• Produce complex group consolidations, including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations
• Manage corporation tax and VAT compliance, with support from specialist tax colleagues
• Research and resolve technical accounting matters
• Advise clients on financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Liaise with audit teams to deliver a seamless client service
• Review work and support the development of junior team members

About You:

ACA or ACCA qualified, although strong finalists and recently qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

You will need the following to apply:

• Strong working knowledge of CCH Accounts Production
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS
• Exposure to larger corporate clients and group structures
• Experience producing consolidated financial statements, including multi-currency consolidations
• A solid understanding of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A collaborative approach with a desire to mentor and support junior colleagues

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid or fully remote working for UK-based candidates
• Exposure to a wide range of technically challenging assignments
• A supportive and collaborative culture with genuine career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, client interaction and long-term career development, while offering the flexibility of remote working, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie Harden at Reed Practice.