Accounts Assistant Manager

Pro-Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job description

Accounts Assistant Manager | Up to £63,000 | London

Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next step into a leadership role? We are partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy firm in Central London, seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join their Accounting team.

The Firm:

With over 50 years of experience, this firm is a trusted name in the industry. They are a 8 Partner, 6 Director firm with over 10 employees split between their 2 offices. The London office offers a modern open-plan environment-complete with a foosball table in the kitchen!

The firm is part of the international network, providing global reach and networking opportunities, including quarterly international seminars in locations such as Canada and Amsterdam attended by the firms Partners,

Their diverse client base includes sectors such as Property Investment, IT Consultants, Healthcare, Barristers, Non-Resident Landlords, and UK subsidiaries of international groups.

The Accounts Assistant Manager Role:

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing a portfolio of clients and managing the Accounting Solutions team. You will be responsible for:

* Managing client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
* Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT, management, and year-end accounts (prepared by junior staff).
* Supervising and mentoring team members, ensuring their development and progression.
* Planning, allocating, and monitoring workloads within the team.
* Providing technical guidance and handling complex client queries.
* Supporting business development through networking and cross-selling opportunities.
* Attending industry events to build relationships and grow the firm's reputation.
* Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and firm policies.

What's in it for you?

* Salary up to £63,000, depending on experience.
* Hybrid working model, with flexibility to work from home.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with a holiday trading scheme.
* Paid overtime.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Health cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and well-being costs.
* Regular team socials, networking events, and well-being initiatives, including a well-being week and menopause awareness events.
* Quarterly CPD training sessions through SWAT/MERCIA.
* A structured career progression path with leadership opportunities.
* A supportive and collaborative leadership team.

About You:

* ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
* Experience working in a mid-tier or multi-partner firm.
* Strong technical knowledge, including current accounting standards, VAT, and tax matters.
* Confident reviewing work (rather than preparing) and ensuring high-quality outputs.
* Previous experience supervising, managing, and mentoring a team.
* Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
* Strong leadership and ability to drive team performance and engagement.
* Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and CCH software.
* London-based or commutable to London.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious accountant looking to step into management and progress within a dynamic and supportive firm. If you're looking for a role with real responsibility, leadership development, and fantastic benefits, apply today to take your career to the next level!

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.