Assistant Manager, Accounting Practice — Hybrid & Growth

S&W; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Generous holiday package

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Shared parental leave

Job summary

S&W is seeking a talented qualified Accountant to join our UK practice, delivering efficient client service and ensuring quality work across a portfolio. The role sits in Edinburgh, Stirling or Kirkcaldy with four days in the office and close collaboration with other departments.

Ideal candidates will have ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent, strong OMB/FRS102 experience, and a pro-active, client-facing approach. We offer a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

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, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time
• 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

OMB accounts under FRS 102

Client-facing

Accounts in professional services

Organisation & multi-tasking

Budget monitoring

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Job description

S&W is seeking a talented qualified Accountant to join our UK practice, delivering efficient client service and ensuring quality work across a portfolio. The role sits in Edinburgh, Stirling or Kirkcaldy with four days in the office and close collaboration with other departments.

Ideal candidates will have ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent, strong OMB/FRS102 experience, and a pro-active, client-facing approach. We offer a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.