Part-Time - Accounts Assistant Manager

Rutherford Briant; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Two home-working days per week

Bonuses

24-hour confidential support and GP

Job summary

Rutherford Briant in Colchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant Manager to join the Accounting and Business Advisory Services team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours across three days). You will own a client portfolio, support junior staff, and deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services.

Core hours are 10am–2pm with two home-working days; 33 days leave incl. bank holidays and performance bonuses are offered. ACA/ACCA qualified accountants are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Full ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing year-end financial statements, including group accounts.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare statutory financial statements, including consolidated group accounts and accounts for audit.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining strong relationships and resolving queries.
• Supervise and review the work of senior and junior team members, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee corporation tax computations, statutory filing deadlines and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Monitor work-in-progress, job budgets, team performance and client debt balances.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Technical accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you an experienced, fully qualified accountant looking for your next step in practice, with the flexibility of part-time hours?

An established accountancy firm in Colchester is looking for an Accounts Assistant Manager to join its Accounting and Business Advisory Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a client portfolio, support the development of junior team members and deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services.

Working 22.5 hours per week across three days, you will play a key role in managing client relationships, overseeing accounts preparation and ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will:

• Review and prepare statutory financial statements, including consolidated group accounts and accounts for audit.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining strong relationships and resolving queries.
• Supervise and review the work of senior and junior team members, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee corporation tax computations, statutory filing deadlines and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Monitor work-in-progress, job budgets, team performance and client debt balances.
• Liaise with audit teams, directors, partners and colleagues across departments to ensure a high standard of service delivery.

Requirements

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will need:

• Full ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing year-end financial statements, including group accounts.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks would be advantageous.

Benefits

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will get:

• Core hours between 10am and 2pm, alongside two home-working days.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Including outstanding performance awards and bonuses.
• Access to confidential 24-hour support, counselling and virtual GP services for you and your family.

If you are a qualified accountant looking for a part-time management role where you can combine technical expertise, client relationship management and team leadership, apply today to find out more.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.