Assistant Accounts Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Benefits platform

Employee assistance

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading Top 20 accountancy firm is seeking an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager to review year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, coach junior staff and manage workflows to meet client deadlines.

You will liaise with clients, provide general accounting software support, and contribute to process improvements while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified.
• At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong accounts preparation and corporation tax knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship-building abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff
• Liaise with clients to resolve accounts and tax queries
• Provide general accounting and software support to clients
• Manage workflow planning and ensure assignments are completed efficiently
• Support ad hoc client projects
• Contribute to process improvements and best practice initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Skills

Accounts preparation

Corporation tax knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification

Job description

A leading Top 20 accountancy firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering trusted business advice to SMEs, entrepreneurs and larger organisations across the UK.With a people-first culture, ongoing investment in employee development and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm where your contribution will be recognised, and your career can continue to develop.

Your new role

As an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager, you will take responsibility for reviewing year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, supporting junior team members and managing workflows to ensure client deadlines are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff
• Liaising with clients to resolve accounts and tax queries
• Providing general accounting and software support to clients
• Managing workflow planning and ensuring assignments are completed efficiently
• Supporting ad hoc client projects
• Contributing to process improvements and best practice initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified
• At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong accounts preparation and corporation tax knowledge
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and client relationship-building abilities
• High attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• 23-day holiday, increasing with service by up to 5 additional days
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee benefits platform with cashback and retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm
• Supportive and collaborative team environment