Accounts Assistant Manager

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking for the next step in your career? I'm working exclusively with a fantastic, forward-thinking accountancy practice in North Norfolk that's looking to bring an experienced Accounts & Tax Assistant Manager into the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who's ready to take more ownership of their clients, get involved in team development and progress their career within a supportive and ambitious practice within a position that you can really make your own. Having worked with the firm for a number of years, I've got to know the team really well, and everyone I speak to has nothing but positive things to say about the culture and working environment. It's a close-knit team, which means you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners and genuinely shape your career in the direction you want to take it. You'll manage a varied portfolio of clients, from individuals and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate clients, delivering a high-quality accounts and tax service while continuing to develop your technical and client-facing skills. You'll have a broad and varied role, including: Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients; Building strong day-to-day client relationships and handling client queries; Assisting Partners with client meetings, including preparation and follow-up; Preparing and reviewing VAT returns; Preparing and reviewing both corporation tax and personal tax returns; Taking responsibility for WIP management, billing, fees and invoicing; Reviewing work prepared by more junior members of the team; Supporting, mentoring and developing junior colleagues, including delegating work and assisting with more complex queries; Supporting new client meetings and helping with the onboarding of new clients; Getting involved in business development, networking and marketing initiatives; Working alongside Partners on client planning and wider advisory work. What the client is looking for: ACA or ACCA qualified, with ideally one year's post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice. You might already be managing your own portfolio and be ready for a step up, or you could be an experienced Senior looking for the opportunity to take that next step into a management role. What's on offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working, with a split between home and office available. A genuine opportunity to progress your career. A varied portfolio of interesting clients. The chance to take on more responsibility and develop your management skills. A supportive team environment where you'll have plenty of exposure to Partners, clients & networking events. If you're looking for a role where you can step up, take ownership of your own portfolio and continue developing your career in practice, this could be a really good opportunity to explore. Please contact Annie for more information.

Responsibilities

Managing a varied portfolio of clients, from individuals and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate clients; Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients; Building strong day-to-day client relationships and handling client queries; Assisting Partners with client meetings, including preparation and follow-up; Preparing and reviewing VAT returns; Preparing and reviewing both corporation tax and personal tax returns; Taking responsibility for WIP management, billing, fees and invoicing; Reviewing work prepared by more junior members of the team; Supporting, mentoring and developing junior colleagues, including delegating work and assisting with more complex queries; Supporting new client meetings and helping with the onboarding of new clients; Getting involved in business development, networking and marketing initiatives; Working alongside Partners on client planning and wider advisory work

Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified

Nice to have

Ideally one year's post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package; Hybrid working, with a split between home and office available; A genuine opportunity to progress your career; A varied portfolio of interesting clients; The chance to take on more responsibility and develop your management skills; A supportive team environment where you'll have plenty of exposure to Partners, clients & networking events