Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager - hybrid or remote for private firm offering progression

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work UK-based

Job summary

Reed Practice is recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager to join a respected independent accountancy firm. The role focuses on complex accounting, group structures, and advisory work for medium-sized and larger client portfolios.

You will contribute to statutory accounts, group consolidations, and tax/compliance work, while supporting and developing junior staff within a collaborative team environment. Hybrid or remote working available for UK-based candidates.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (strong finalists considered)
• Experience with statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS
• Exposure to medium-sized and larger corporate clients including group structures
• Experience producing consolidated financial statements including multi-currency consolidations
• Solid understanding of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for medium-sized businesses, larger companies and group structures under FR S 102/IFRS.
• Produce complex group consolidations, including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.
• Manage corporation tax and VAT compliance with support from tax colleagues.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues and provide practical advisory guidance to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and trusted support.
• Collaborate with audit teams to ensure a seamless client experience and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Statutory accounts

Group consolidations

IFRS/FRS102

Corporation tax

VAT

Client advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH Accounts Production

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager looking for a role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued

Do you enjoy working with larger owner-managed businesses, groups and complex corporate structures?

Reed Practice have been engaged to assist a highly respected, long-established independent accountancy firm that is looking to recruit a technically strong accounts Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager due to continued growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team, working with a portfolio of medium-sized companies, larger businesses and group structures, providing a blend of financial reporting, technical accounting and client advisory services.

This is a non-audit position, ideal for someone who enjoys complex accounting assignments, problem-solving and building strong client relationships.

The role:

As an accounts Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supporting clients with complex financial reporting requirements while acting as a trusted point of contact for technical accounting matters.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues across the firm, helping to deliver practical solutions and high-quality service on a wide range of assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for medium-sized businesses, larger companies and group structures under FRS 102 and IFRS
• Producing complex group consolidations, including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations
• Managing corporation tax and VAT compliance, supported by specialist tax colleagues
• Researching, analysing and resolving technical accounting issues
• Providing practical advice and guidance to clients on financial reporting matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and trusted support
• Working collaboratively alongside audit teams to ensure a seamless client experience
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and supporting their ongoing development

About You:

To be considered, you will need:

• An ACA or ACCA qualification, although strong finalists and recently qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered
• Excellent working knowledge of CCH Accounts Production
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS
• Strong exposure to medium-sized and larger corporate clients, including group structures
• Experience producing consolidated financial statements, including multi-currency consolidations
• Solid understanding of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships remotely and in person
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and develop junior colleagues

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid or fully remote working for UK-based candidates
• Exposure to challenging and varied assignments, further developing your skills
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional and personal development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience