Technical Assistant Manager

Price Bailey; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered accountants based in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Technical Assistant Manager. You will assist with technical queries related to audit and financial reporting, draft guidance, and provide training to staff. A professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA) and IFRS knowledge are mandatory. You will also enjoy benefits such as 25 days annual leave and private medical. Join a team that values diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA) required.
• Knowledge and experience with IFRS are mandatory.
• Audit experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical queries on financial reporting and audit.
• Research technical issues and summarize findings.
• Provide training on audit and financial reporting.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

IFRS knowledge

Audit experience

Detail oriented

Good IT skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

Make your career count

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, we offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. We proudly serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation.

What do the team do? As a member of the Compliance department, it will be your responsibility to assist with technical queries in relation to audit, financial reporting, ethics and some specialist areas.

Responsibilities

As a Technical Assistant Manager you will have ownership of the following tasks:

• Assisting with technical queries in relation to financial reporting, audit, money laundering, ethics, company secretarial and some specialist reporting areas such as pensions, SAR, FCA, etc.
• Researching technical issues and be able to produce a summary of findings.
• Providing ad hoc training on key audit, financial reporting, money laundering, and practical areas for staff as required.
• Drafting guidance for our internal intranet, for clients and news articles.
• Drafting responses to consultation documents.
• Keeping technically up to date on financial reporting, auditing issues, and issues affecting the accounting profession.

Qualifications

What experience do I need?

Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:

• A professional accounting qualification – ACA/ACCA (minimum criteria).
• IFRS knowledge and experience (minimum criteria).
• Audit experience preferable.
• Ability to summarise and report on findings in a concise manner.
• Detail orientated approach to work.
• Good IT skills.

Benefits

What\'s on offer?

In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependents
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discounts

Price Bailey aspires to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their social background, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are an equal opportunities employer and place inclusion at the heart of what we do. Our workplace is one where diversity is embraced and where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in the appropriate section of your application. For candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria of the role, we also offer a guaranteed interview, which you can opt into as part of your application.