Accounts - Assistant Manager - stevenage - England, South East England, Hertfordshire

Accounts Assistant Manager | Top 40 Firm | Stevenage

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a leadership role within a premier Top 40 firm? Do you enjoy managing a diverse portfolio of clients while mentoring junior talent and playing a key role in the success of a regional office? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that combines national technical strength with a supportive, local team environment. If you are a proactive advisor ready to take ownership of client relationships and drive departmental growth, this is the career move you have been waiting for.

About the Firm

This Top 40 Firm is a leading multi-disciplinary practice known for providing high-level accounting, tax, and advisory services to a vast range of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large corporate groups. The Stevenage office is a key hub of expertise, offering a collaborative culture where professionals are given the autonomy to lead and the resources to excel. With a commitment to innovation and client service excellence, the firm provides a structured path for progression and a modern approach to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring all statutory accounts and tax filings are completed to the highest standards.
Manage the end-to-end delivery of accounting services, including management accounts, VAT returns, and financial forecasting.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive insights into business performance and tax efficiency.
Lead and coordinate workflow for the Stevenage accounts team to ensure all internal and HMRC deadlines are met.
Identify opportunities for additional services and support the Partners in business development and networking initiatives.

As an Accounts Assistant Manager you will:

Manage and mentor a team of junior staff and trainees, reviewing their work and supporting their professional growth and ICAEW/ACCA studies.
Review complex financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
Utilize and implement advanced cloud accounting solutions such as Xero and QuickBooks to streamline client processes.
Liaise directly with clients to resolve technical queries and provide high-level financial guidance.
Collaborate with specialist tax and audit departments to provide a holistic service to your client portfolio.

What You’ll Receive

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days remote).
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Private medical care and health cash plan.
Enhanced parental leave (16 weeks full pay).
Bonus scheme based on individual and firm performance.

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