Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager in Henley-on-Thames. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 and the chance to work hybrid. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, reviewing accounts, and helping junior team members. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified with relevant practice experience, looking for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual bonuses

23 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Corporate rewards scheme

Quarterly social events

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years post qualified experience with ACA/ACCA.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102 required.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio and reviewing financial statements.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Helping develop and train junior members of the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

3 years' experience working in practice

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

Accounts Assistant Manager

Package: 50,000- 60,000 (dependant on experience), hybrid working, annual bonuses

Working Hours: Mon-Fri (including 2pm finish on Fridays)

Location: Henley on Thames

An exciting opportunity has arisen within an established, medium sized accountancy practice based in Henley-on-Thames, for an Assistant Team Manager to join their growing team. Offering a highly competitive salary range in the region of 60k, with hybrid working, annual bonuses, 23 days holiday (plus bank), and more

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Senior Accountant, or seasoned Assistant Manager, to take the next step in their career. This is an opportunity to work closer with partners, manage a portfolio, train juniors, and to progress to manager level in the future. If you are an ambitious individual looking for an opportunity to grow, this is the perfect role for you

Accounts Assistant Manager Job Overview

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management review
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and assisting with any software related queries
• Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support the Partners

Accounts Assistant Manager Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• 1-2 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Sound accounting system knowledge and experience of CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax, preferred but not essential
• Ability to develop strong client relationships
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Accounts Assistant Manager Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependant on experience, likely ranging from 50,000- 60,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home.
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), this increases by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days;
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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