Accounts Assistant Manager

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected independent accountancy and business advisory firm with an outstanding reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses across the North West.

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant Manager to support the leadership of its Accounts team. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant looking to step into management, or an existing Assistant Manager seeking a new challenge within a progressive and supportive practice.

Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, you'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio while helping to develop junior members of the team and contributing to the continued success of the department.

The Role

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while supporting the day-to-day management of the Accounts team.

Responsibilities will include

Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients

Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under UK accounting standards

Reviewing corporation tax computations and personal tax compliance

Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships

Planning and managing workflow to ensure deadlines are achieved

Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback

Coaching, mentoring and developing trainees and junior accountants

Supporting Managers and Directors with more complex accounting matters

Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services

Supporting business development initiatives and networking opportunities

Working collaboratively across Accounts, Tax and Audit teams to deliver an outstanding client experience.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have

ACA or ACCA qualified

Strong experience gained within UK accountancy practice

Experience managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients

Good technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK accounting standards

Experience reviewing accounts and supporting junior staff

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness and an advisory mindset

A proactive attitude with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service

What's On Offer

£45,000 - £55,000 basic salary

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working opportunities

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support including counselling and healthcare services

Professional subscriptions paid

Ongoing CPD and technical training

Full support with future career progression

Regular social and charity events

Free on-site parking