Assistant Manager - Accounts

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Accounts

Location

Edinburgh

Salary

£43,000 - £49,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant / experienced Accounts Senior to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice, working as an Assistant Manager across a varied portfolio of clients.

The role would suit an ACA, CA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong experience gained within an accountancy practice, particularly someone who enjoys working with owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and wants to take the next step in their career.

What you will be doing as an Assistant Manager - Accounts

Preparing statutory accounts for a range of companies, from small businesses through to medium and larger organisations

Preparing accounts under FRS 102, including group accounts and consolidations

Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key client contacts

Acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing an efficient, proactive service

Identifying issues and working with Partners and Directors to agree appropriate solutions

Keeping Partners and Directors updated on the progress of assignments

Supporting and developing junior members of the team, helping them strengthen their technical accounting skills

Working closely with other departments to ensure a joined-up approach to client affairs

Monitoring budgets and proactively managing costs across individual assignments

Organising your own workload and supporting the wider team to ensure deadlines are met

What you will need to succeed as an Assistant Manager - Accounts

ACA, CA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice or professional services environment

Strong experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses

Good knowledge of FRS 102

Experience working with a varied portfolio of clients

Previous client-facing experience and the confidence to build strong professional relationships

The ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines effectively

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload

Commercial awareness and experience monitoring costs against budgets

A proactive approach with a strong focus on delivering a high-quality client service

aThe ability and willingness to support and develop more junior members of the team

Why join this firm?

Be part of a high-growth, ambitious firm backed by significant private investment.

Enjoy genuine career progression with opportunities to develop as the business continues to expand.

Work alongside experienced partners and industry-leading professionals in a collaborative environment.

Gain exposure to a varied and interesting client base across multiple sectors.

Benefit from ongoing professional development, structured learning and leadership opportunities.

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a culture that recognises and rewards performance.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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