Assistant Manager

EA First Compass House

Sawston

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Enhanced family leave policies

Flexible benefits platform

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

EA First Compass House in Sawston is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join their expanding accountancy firm. In this role, you will manage client portfolios, ensuring high-quality compliance and advisory services. You will also mentor junior staff and contribute to the ongoing professional development within the firm. Candidates must hold ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualifications and have strong experience in an accountancy practice. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

Minimum of ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualification required.
Strong experience in accountancy practice essential.
Ability to mentor and manage junior staff.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering work accurately and on time.
Prepare and submit year-end accounts and tax computations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Lead closing meetings to finalize accounts.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Compliance and advisory services

Professional client service

Education

ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory firm. This role offers the chance to work closely with a diverse portfolio of SME clients, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while supporting the development of junior team members.

Our client is a modern and rapidly growing accountancy and advisory group with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. Built on collaboration, innovation, and trusted client relationships, the firm supports SMEs through tailored financial and business advisory services delivered by locally focused teams backed by national expertise.

With a strong emphasis on career progression, employee development, and collaborative working, the business offers ambitious professionals the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and people-focused environment.

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing client relationships and delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services across a varied portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring all work is delivered accurately and within deadlines
Preparing and submitting year-end accounts, Corporation Tax Computations, VAT Returns, and Confirmation Statements
Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients
Managing client expectations and leading closing meetings to finalise accounts
Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior members of the team
Assisting with the implementation of efficient workflows and process improvements
Ensuring client files and compliance work meet high quality standards
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business
Delivering professional and commercially focused client service at all times

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practice professional looking to take the next step within a progressive and expanding firm.

The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualified and will have gained strong experience within an accountancy practice environment.

Key requirements include: