Assistant Practice Manager

Assistant Practice Manager
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Full-time

Cooper Lomaz is working with a Finance Practice that offers a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services to clients across various industries. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Manager to join our client's General Practice team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, overseeing the preparation of financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Applicants should have commercial experience working within a Practice environment and be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, with a solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Key responsibilities include:

Audit and Accounting:

• Accountable for providing accounting services, including corporate and personal tax returns, and special services for a portfolio of clients with annual fees exceeding £120,000.
• Providing projections and forecasting information.
• Reviewing and producing VAT returns, offering in-depth advice to clients.
• Managing budgets and compliance processes.
• Utilising various paperless software applications.
• Preparing budgets for accounts work.
• Handling Company Secretarial duties.

Client Management:

• Managing a portfolio of clients.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships through regular contact.
• Identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Enhancing the profile of the business.
• Demonstrating confident, accurate, and reliable accounting knowledge during client interactions.
• Engaging with senior staff/partners to understand business operations.
• Supporting marketing activities and attending networking events.
• Liaising with business owners and staff.

Tax Compliance / VAT:

• Reviewing VAT return forms.
• Communicating with clients regarding VAT submissions to HMRC.
• Reviewing self-assessment and business tax returns, including capital gains and property income schedules.
• Using computerised tax software to produce returns and calculations.

Payroll:

• Reviewing P11D and other payroll advice and services.

Staff Management:

• Reviewing junior staff work, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Delegating tasks effectively.
• Implementing partner decisions promptly.
• Fostering a culture of continuous development.

Core Benefits:

• Generous annual leave (25 days plus Bank Holidays).
• Opportunities for professional development through courses, webinars, and CPD programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy.
• Income protection for long-term sickness or incapacity.
• Life assurance.
• Paid study leave and professional subscriptions.
• Healthshield cash back plan for treatments like dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
• Tax-efficient pension scheme (salary sacrifice).