Assistant Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Business Services team in Cirencester. This role involves delivering high-quality client services in audit and accounts, mentoring junior colleagues, and playing a vital role in continuous improvement efforts within the firm. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Volunteer leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in practice with exposure to audit and/or accounts work.
• Confidence in reviewing work and coaching junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading and reviewing client engagements, including accounts preparation and audit.
• Providing support and mentoring to Associates.
• Ensuring accurate delivery of client work on time.

Skills

Client delivery

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Assistant Manager

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cirencester

Description

Monahans is proud to be part of the Sumer Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms. With deep roots in the South West, we work closely with a wide range of clients – from ambitious start-ups to well-established businesses – delivering accountancy, audit, and tax services tailored to their needs. At Monahans, we’re focused on building strong relationships and creating a supportive environment where our people thrive.

The Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Business Services team. This role can be focused on audit, accounts, or a blend of both, depending on your background and interests. You’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality client service while mentoring and developing our junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and reviewing client engagements, including accounts preparation, tax returns, and audit fieldwork.
• Providing hands-on support and guidance to Associates through training, mentoring, and support with professional exams.
• Conducting 1-2-1s and contributing to performance reviews and development planning.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes for new team members.
• Ensuring client work is delivered accurately, on time, and in line with our quality standards.
• Working with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement in processes and training.
• Collaborating across teams and attending client sites when required.

The Person

We’re looking for someone who enjoys developing others, takes pride in high standards of client delivery, and is ready to take a proactive role in team leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in practice, with exposure to audit and/or accounts work.
• Confidence reviewing work and coaching junior colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, both personally and within the team.
• Willingness to travel across Monahans offices and client premises as needed.

Benefits

At Monahans, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. As part of the Monahans team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and merit-based reviews.
• Health and wellness benefits including private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave.
• Generous support policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme.
• Additional perks like the myMonahans benefits platform, volunteer leave, social events, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Our mission at Monahans is to use our business as a force for good by making a positive impact on our community and driving positive change in the world.