Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager

Armstrong Watson LLP; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Competitive Annual Leave

Smart Working Policy

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid flu jabs

Introductory Commission Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Investment towards CPD

Paid professional membership fees

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is seeking a Business Services Assistant Manager or Manager in Kendal. This role involves ensuring accounting tasks align with company standards, managing client relationships, and providing support to team members.

The ideal candidate will hold an ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualification and possess relevant accounting experience. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a competitive salary with valuable benefits, including a pension scheme and health plans.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ICAS, ACA or ACCA.
• Experience in an accounting role at an accountancy practice.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting assignments follow Armstrong Watson procedures.
• Act as client liaison, addressing queries promptly.
• Oversee and support Business Services Assistants/Seniors.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager

We are now recruiting for a Business Services Assistant Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our growing team in Kendal.

The Role

The main elements of this role will include:

• Ensuring accounting assignments are conducted in accordance with Armstrong Watson procedures for their portfolio of clients
• Being a main contact for clients and ensuring their queries are dealt with in a timely manner
• Briefing Business Services Assistants / Seniors appropriately at the start of an assignment ensuring the job plan and budget are clearly understood and approved
• Overseeing and providing technical support to Business Services Assistants / Seniors
• Defining formal objectives for Business Services Assistants / Seniors
• Managing your own portfolio and communicating with the relevant Business Services Partner to ensure internal and external deadlines are met

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Either ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an Accountancy practice
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees