Assistant Accounts Manager (Accountancy Practice)

Sheridan Maine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting for an Assistant Accounts Manager role in North London, offering exposure to a broad mix of accounting, taxation and client management. You will work with owner-managed businesses and SMEs, reviewing statutory accounts and managing a varied portfolio while developing leadership capabilities and ownership of client relationships.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years' UK practice experience, ACA/ACCA qualification (or studying towards), and strong technical

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporation tax.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, professional approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and also in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Prepare management accounts and compute corporation tax.
• Manage a varied client portfolio with high service standards.
• Act as client contact and provide practical accounting advice.
• Review work of junior colleagues and guide where needed.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure accurate, timely delivery.
• Support Managers and Partners with client assignments and technical matters.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Client management

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (or studying towards)

Job description

Assistant Accounts Manager | Accountancy Practice |North London | Up to £60k p.a.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy practice based in North London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accounts Manager to join a professional and supportive team, working with a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors.

The position offers a broad mix of accounting, taxation and client management responsibilities, making it particularly appealing to someone looking to develop their leadership skills, take greater ownership of client relationships and progress towards a management position.

Key responsibilities of the Assistant Accounts Manager will include:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Preparing management accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Assisting with the management of a varied client portfolio, ensuring a high standard of service.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, responding to queries and providing practical accounting advice.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues and providing guidance where required.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting Managers and Partners with client assignments and technical matters.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to provide additional services.

The successful Assistant Accounts Manager will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be actively studying towards a professional qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporation tax.
• Experience preparing or reviewing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with clients.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, professional approach and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career within an established North London accountancy practice, gaining valuable management experience and developing their client-facing skills.