Description

My client is a UK and International accountancy and advisory firm seeking an ambitious Accounting and Advisory Assistant Manager to join its Accounting & Advisory team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, technical accounting work and team leadership responsibilities. This role could be a role for a newly qualified accountant, or potentially someone who has at least 2 years post qualified experience for a 'step before manager' role.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing statutory financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Preparing and reviewing group consolidations and year-end accounts.
• Liaising with audit teams to resolve accounting and reporting queries.
• Assisting with a range of advisory assignments and client projects.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations.
• Monitoring statutory deadlines and ensuring timely submission of filings
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Working closely with colleagues across multiple service lines to deliver a high-quality client experience.
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members, providing guidance and support where required.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and monitoring work in progress.
• Tracking budgets, utilisation and team performance against agreed targets.
• Assisting with debtor management and supporting timely fee collection.
• Acting as a technical resource within the team and keeping abreast of changes in legislation and accounting standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification with up to two or three years post-qualified experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a range of entities, including consolidated group accounts.
• A strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience using cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.
• A varied role combining technical accounting, client interaction and team leadership.