Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice

We are working with a well‑established and progressive accountancy practice that is looking to appoint an Assistant Manager to support their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part‑qualified, newly qualified or QBE accountant who is keen to take the next step in their career, gain greater responsibility and work closely with Managers and Partners.

The Role As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day management of client work and junior staff, acting as a trusted support to Managers while continuing to maintain hands‑on technical involvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

Standing in for Managers when required, including attending meetings and supporting trainees
Managing your own workload alongside overseeing and delegating work to junior staff
Monitoring client accounts progress, liaising with clients directly and updating Managers accordingly
Assisting Managers to help reduce their workloads and improve workflow efficiencies
Preparing accounts up to review level
Supporting audit work under the supervision of the Audit Manager
Preparing personal and corporation tax returns
Overseeing, where required, VAT returns, bookkeeping, payroll and Companies House matters
Carrying out general administrative duties, including filing and organisation of client work
What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who is organised, detail‑focused and confident dealing directly with clients, with the ambition to develop further within practice.

You will ideally bring:

Part‑qualified, newly qualified or qualified by experience status
Strong experience within an accountancy practice environment
The ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining high standards
Excellent workload management and prioritisation skills
Clear, professional and confident communication skills
A keen eye for detail and strong numeracy skills
A collaborative and reliable approach, with a flexible mindset
Technical Experience

Strong IT capability is essential, including experience with:

Microsoft Office
CCH products
Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll
Xero
Quick Books
You'll also be confident promoting the practice to potential new clients at marketing or networking events when required.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Please note:

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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