Accounts Assistant Manager

Accounts Assistant Manager | Top 30 Firm | Brentwood, Essex

Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to accelerate your career with a fast-growing, tech-enabled Top 30 firm that champions innovation and client advisory?

About the Firm

This Top 30 Firm is a full-service, tech-enabled accountancy practice dedicated to fuelling ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs. Combining deep technical expertise with intuitive cloud technology, the firm is expanding rapidly to become a leading accounting partner for SMEs across the UK while fostering a collaborative, high-performance working environment.

Responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant Manager you will:

Review complex and straightforward statutory accounts and corporation tax computations prepared by offshore teams for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies.
Review working papers, financial statements, and tax files prepared by Senior Associates, Associates, and offshore teams under the supervision of Associate Directors.
Act as a commercial point of contact for clients, ensuring timely receipt of information and supporting client review meetings.
Draft solutions for technical accounting and tax issues using available resources for Manager or Associate Director approval.
Support business development initiatives by understanding firm services, maintaining an active professional presence, and identifying referral opportunities.
Support the ongoing training, coaching, and professional development of junior team members at all levels.

As an Accounts Assistant Manager you will:

Manage workflows effectively to complete assignments within strict deadlines and pre-agreed budgets.
Apply strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and tax compliance across a mixed client portfolio.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, seeking and acting on feedback to continuously reduce review points.
Utilize advanced software packages including Xero, Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks, and Excel.
Demonstrate a structured, organized approach to problem-solving and task management.

What You’ll Receive

Competitive salary benchmarked against market rates.
Standard working week of 37.5 hours.
Hybrid working model with flexible working supported within a fast-paced environment.
Core working hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Structured progression plan tailored to support your professional growth and leadership development.
Extraordinary internal training and development support within a collaborative firm culture.

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