Assistant Manager, Accountancy — Client Portfolio Lead

S&W; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model (role dependent)

Generous holiday package

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Job summary

S&W is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in the UK, based at Edinburgh, Stirling or Kirkcaldy. The role requires leading accounts work under FRS 102, mentoring juniors, and managing client portfolios with a focus on timely, high-quality service.

You will liaise with other departments, ensure proactive client service, and drive improvements across engagements. Hybrid working is available, with 4 days in the office depending on location.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in practice with OMBs preparing accounts under FRS 102
• Considerable experience in a client-facing capacity
• Demonstrable accounts experience gained within a professional services firm
• Demonstrable ability to organise self and others so you can work on several assignments at once
• Ability to pro-actively monitor costs against budget for individual clients

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for a range of companies from small up to medium and large sized companies under FRS 102 including groups and consolidations
• Support junior team members with the development of their technical skills
• Manage a portfolio of clients to deliver work to high standards and in timescales required by clients and other departments of the firm
• Establish relationship with key contacts at the client
• Ensure that clients receive an efficient and proactive service and expectations are exceeded
• Identify issues and agree resolution with client Partner or Director, ensuring they are up to date with the job’s progress

Skills

Accounts prep experience

Client-facing

Multi-tasking

Budget monitoring

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Job description

S&W is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in the UK, based at Edinburgh, Stirling or Kirkcaldy. The role requires leading accounts work under FRS 102, mentoring juniors, and managing client portfolios with a focus on timely, high-quality service.

You will liaise with other departments, ensure proactive client service, and drive improvements across engagements. Hybrid working is available, with 4 days in the office depending on location.