Technical Manager (Accounting)

EA First Compass House; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Accounting Firm in Cambridge is seeking a Technical Assistant Manager to support internal teams with queries and influence compliance standards. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA or ACCA qualification and possess strong financial reporting knowledge. This role offers competitive salary and structured career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive environment for development

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Strong technical financial reporting knowledge, IFRS experience preferred.
• Ability to produce concise, clear summaries.

Responsibilities

• Support internal teams with audit and compliance queries.
• Research complex technical issues and summarize findings.
• Draft internal guidelines and external insights for clients.
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the business.
• Monitor new legislation and keep the firm ahead of changes.
• Get involved in ad-hoc projects and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Technical financial reporting knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude towards learning

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

EA First are pleased to be partnering exclusively with a leading and highly respected Accounting Firm to recruit a Technical Assistant Manager. This is a brand-new position within the organisation - giving the successful candidate the rare opportunity to truly shape the role and develop their career within a forward-thinking Compliance Team.

This is an exciting career move for a technically strong ACA/ACCA qualified professional who enjoys problem-solving, staying ahead of regulatory change and providing trusted expertise across a variety of accounting and audit standards.

Our client is a well-established, Top 30 professional services firm with multiple offices across the region. They support a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from ambitious SMEs to large, complex organisations. Their culture is collaborative, professional and highly focused on delivering exceptional client service.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Technical and Compliance team, you will:

• Support internal teams with queries across audit, financial reporting, ethics, AML and specialist compliance areas such as pensions, FCA and SAR
• Research complex technical issues and summarise findings clearly for non-technical audiences
• Draft internal guidance, policy updates, and external insights for clients
• Support delivery of training and knowledge-sharing across the business
• Monitor new legislation & standards - helping keep the firm ahead of industry change
• Get involved in ad-hoc projects, consultation responses and cross-department collaboration

This is a role with fantastic visibility, interacting with senior stakeholders and influencing firm-wide direction on compliance and technical excellence.

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong technical financial reporting knowledge (IFRS experience advantageous)
• Audit background desirable (but not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce concise, clear summaries
• Confident communicator who enjoys working with others
• A proactive mindset - someone who thrives on continued learning

The Offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits
• Career advancement with structured progression and mentorship
• Highly supportive environment committed to development

You’ll also gain access to tailored professional development including a mentor/coach, regular performance reviews, and ongoing training to sharpen both your technical and soft skills.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.