Accounts & Tax Assistant Manager

Michael Page; Farnham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts & Tax Assistant Manager in Farnham to oversee the accounts and corporate tax work of junior colleagues. The role requires senior oversight, client contact via email and phone, and a focus on timely delivery of statutory accounts and tax returns.

The ideal candidate has ACCA/ACA/AAT qualifications, 5+ years of practice experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive approach to delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Practice experience
• ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified
• Impeccable organisational skills
• Strong background in accounts and corporation tax preparation
• Confidently build rapport with clients
• Keen attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service

Responsibilities

• Review year end accounts prepared by junior staff for Director/Manager sign off
• Review corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff for Director/Manager sign off
• Help clients with general advice and software questions
• Manage workflow of accounts preparation and plan work to meet client deadlines
• Contribute to process improvement and best practice development
• Correspond with clients by email and phone to resolve questions on accounts
• Support adhoc client-driven projects

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Client service orientation

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified

Job description

As an Accounts & Tax Assistant Manager in Farnham, you'll be responsible for overseeing the accounts and corporate tax work of junior colleagues.

Client Details

Our client is a leading accountancy practice in the Farnham area. They have a stellar reputation and service an enviable client base.

Description

• Reviewing year end accounts prepared by junior members of staff for Director/Manager sign off
• Reviewing corporation tax returns prepared by junior members of staff for Director/Manager sign off
• Helping clients with general advice and software questions
• Managing the workflow of accounts preparation process and work planning to ensure smooth efficiencies of work completed to deadlines agreed with clients
• Contributing to ongoing process improvement and best practice development
• Correspond with clients by email and phone to resolve questions on accounts
• Support adhoc client-driven projects

Profile

• 5+ years of Practice experience
• ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified
• Impeccable organisational skills
• Strong background in accounts and corporation tax preparation
• Confidently build rapport with clients
• Keen attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.