Assistant Accounts Manager

Osborne Appointments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers is looking for an Assistant Accounts Manager in Milton Keynes. This role involves supporting the management team, reviewing job portfolios, and developing junior staff. The position offers a salary range from £30,000 to £45,000 along with various benefits including a bonus, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Christmas Bonus (1 week’s salary)

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service Scheme Cover

Group Income Protection Scheme

Annual Leave: 25 days

Qualifications

• 1-2 years PQE in accounting.
• Experience managing staff and clients.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect taxes.

Responsibilities

• Support management and review a portfolio of jobs.
• Prepare Corporate Tax Returns for clients.
• Assist in managing junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting standards

Excellent communication skills

People management skills

Ability to prioritize

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero accounting software

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Assistant Accounts Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 – flexible time policy – combination of office/homeworking

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Assistant Accounts Manager to join our client’s successful team in Milton Keynes.

About our client:

Our client is a leading Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers in London, Watford, and Milton Keynes. With 17 Principals and just under 200 staff, they are a significant firm in the region. They advise businesses and individuals in the UK and worldwide and are members of TGS - an international network of professional firms.

About the role:

To assist the team in helping to grow the firm, the duties you will carry out are:

• Support the management team and Principals of the firm.
• Review and manage a portfolio of jobs within the accounts team.
• Assist in the management and development of junior team members.
• Prepare Corporate Tax Returns in conjunction with accounts for FRS 105 clients.
• Help develop smooth accounting workflows and processes between the bookkeeping team to ensure prompt delivery of statutory accounts.
• Manage client relationships.
• Finalize accounts under the overall control of the Senior Manager and Principals.

Benefits:

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week’s salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) - eligibility required.
• Private Medical Insurance after 3 months of service.
• Death in Service scheme cover (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after 3 months of service.
• Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (pro rata), with 3 days typically at Christmas/New Year.

What we would like from you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (1-2 years PQE).
• Knowledge of accounting standards, direct and indirect taxes.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Good understanding of staff skill requirements to ensure appropriate work allocation.
• Excellent communication and people management skills, with experience managing staff and clients.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to manage junior team members.