Accounts Assistant Manager – Part Time 30 hours a week
Saxmundham – Suffolk
Hybrid Working
An established and growing accountancy practice is looking for an Accounts & Business Advisory Assistant Manager to join its team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, oversee the delivery of accounts and advisory services, and play an important role in developing junior colleagues.
You will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with client relationship management, ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development, identify additional services for clients and support the continued growth of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing workload planning, deadlines and the delivery of assignments.
Prepare and review statutory accounts, financial statements and corporation tax returns for a range of businesses.
Review VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant accounting and tax regulations.
Build strong client relationships, developing an understanding of their businesses, commercial objectives and challenges.
Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services and support fee proposals for new or expanded work.
Review working papers, ensure review points are resolved and maintain high standards of accuracy and presentation.
Monitor budgets, work in progress and assignment profitability, escalating any issues where necessary.
Provide guidance and technical support to junior team members, including reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
Assist with performance reviews, recruitment and wider team management responsibilities.
Liaise with senior management and specialist tax teams on more complex technical matters.
Support clients with financial reporting, corporation tax matters, Companies House requirements and general business advisory queries.
About You
Experience working within an accountancy practice in an Accounts, Business Advisory or Accounts & Tax role.
A recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CA, or be qualified by experience.
Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax and relevant accounting standards.
Experience reviewing work and managing client assignments from planning through to completion.
The ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a confident and professional approach to client management.
Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.
Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of budgets, fees and opportunities to develop client relationships.