Assistant Manager/Manager - Accounts | Wetherby, UK

Xeinadin Group; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accountancy is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager - Accounts to join their Wetherby team. This role involves managing client accounts, preparing financial statements, and providing strategic financial advice while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, self-motivated, and capable of developing strong client relationships, with a competitive salary and generous benefits package offered.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave options

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Competent user of accounting software.
• Knowledge of professional regulations and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting needs are met efficiently.
• Prepare financial statements and management accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Vacancy Name
Assistant Manager/Manager - Accounts

Vacancy No
VN973

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Wetherby

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
We are seeking a Senior or Assistant Manager to join our Wetherby team, focusing on accounts and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone confident in dealing with clients, managing a portfolio, and supporting small accounts jobs. Experience with tax or audit is a bonus but not essential. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, management accounts, and bookkeeping support while working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored advice.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting needs are met efficiently.
• Prepare financial statements and in compliance with relevant accounting standard and produce management accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering proactive financial guidance.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping and accounting software, particularly Xero and other bookkeeping packages.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing support and training as required.
• Identify areas for improvement in clients' financial processes and provide recommendations.

Key Requirements
• ACA/ACCA or QBE
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior members of a practice team.
• Competent user of accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of professional regulations and best practice.

Additional Requirements
• Be passionate about customers and service, with a strong will to make a difference.
• To be self-motivated, prioritising and multitasking effectively.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changing business requirements

Model
Office Based

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs

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