Assistant Accounts Manager

ACCA Careers; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

22 days leave + birthday off

Volunteering day

Festive closures

Training & development

Team social events

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Expansion plans

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Assistant Accounts Manager in Holmfirth to oversee client portfolios, review statutory and management accounts prepared by junior staff, and ensure deadlines are met with high-quality work.

You will mentor trainees, build strong client relationships, and work with senior management on engagements within a growing independent practice offering hybrid working and clear progression to Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of accounts preparation and client management.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Review statutory accounts and management accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Ensure client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.
• Support, mentor, and develop trainees and junior staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist with resolving technical accounting queries.
• Work closely with senior management on client engagements and advisory projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the accounts department.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client management

Deadline management

Mentoring trainees

Job description

About the role

As an Assistant Accounts Manager in Holmfirth, you'll play a key role in managing financial processes and supporting the accounting team to ensure everything runs smoothly. This role in professional services will involve overseeing accounts and contributing to the success of the finance department.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice that provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to businesses across a range of sectors. With a strong focus on employee development and client service, the firm offers a collaborative culture, excellent support, and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

Description

Key Responsibilities Assistant Accounts Manager:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Review statutory accounts and management accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Ensure client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.
• Support, mentor, and develop trainees and junior staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist with resolving technical accounting queries.
• Work closely with senior management on client engagements and advisory projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the accounts department.

Profile

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and a strong understanding of accounts preparation and client management. They will be organised, proactive, and confident reviewing work, managing deadlines, and building strong client relationships.

As an experienced Assistant Accounts Manager you will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a desire to progress your career within a growing and forward-thinking firm.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• 22 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Charity volunteering day.
• Office closure during the festive period.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Quarterly team social events.Clear progression pathway to Manager and beyond.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to join a growing firm with ambitious expansion plans.