Assistant Manager: Lead Client Accounts & Growth

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

Parking permit

25 days holiday + public holidays (+1)

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Assistant Manager for a Bromsgrove accountancy practice. You will manage a small client portfolio, support Managers and Directors, and drive improvements across accounts, tax and compliance deadlines.

You will mentor junior staff, review bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts and financial statements, and build strong client relationships while delivering practical accounting advice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent / QBE)
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience in practice
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• Confident using Xero and MS Office (Iris/Sage beneficial)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring juniors advantageous
• Able to work accurately under pressure

Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts and financial statements
• Support annual corporation tax and personal tax filings
• Draft client advice with support from Managers and Directors
• Manage a small client portfolio and act as first point of contact
• Liaise with clients on deadlines, requirements and queries
• Support Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial deadlines
• Build strong client relationships and advise on ad hoc financial matters
• Support clients with systems, controls and accounting software implementation
• Assist with process improvements within the practice
• Support, train and mentor junior team members

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Iris

Sage

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Assistant Manager for a Bromsgrove accountancy practice. You will manage a small client portfolio, support Managers and Directors, and drive improvements across accounts, tax and compliance deadlines.

You will mentor junior staff, review bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts and financial statements, and build strong client relationships while delivering practical accounting advice.