Technical Accounting Assistant Manager

Technical Accounting Assistant Manager - Top 20 Firm - Surrey

Do you enjoy the technical challenge of Audit but dislike the stressful client facing elements of it? Are you looking to expand your technical skills and work with a dynamic Top 20 Firm?

Our client, a Top 20 Firm in Egham, Surrey are currently looking to recruit a talented Technical Assistant to work closely with and under the guidance of the Technical Manager. This role would be perfect for an audit professional looking to stay within the audit sector but to work on the technical side by training staff and providing support instead of the client facing elements of standard Audit roles.

The firm have a diverse range of clients and industry sectors such as Retail, Healthcare, Not for Profit and Construction. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package including a generous holiday allowance and flexible working hours which contribute to the work-life balance culture in the Firm.

A Technical Accounting Assistant Manager would involve:

Providing technical support and advice in response to queries from staff involving UK GAAP, IFRS and ISA requirement
Developing and presenting in-house training to Partners and staff
Generating technical guidance (e.g. bulletins, technical notes, e-shots)
Communicating and building relationships with staff of all levels across the firm
Identifying and creating improvements to firm processes in audit and accounts
Assisting with the implementation of new accounting and audit software
Providing guidance on FRS 102 implementation to staff and clients
Assisting and creating a firm approach to changes in accounting standards
Liaising with the audit service line heads across the firm enabling a consistent approach
Investigating data analytics software to introduce efficiencies
Assisting with ICAEW and other compliance matters

The successful Technical Accounting Assistant Manager will:

Be ACA or ACCA qualified
Have external audit experience
Have experience of preparing accounts under UK GAAP
Be able to deal with complex issues and reach clear and supported conclusions
Be willing to develop technical knowledge
Have strong communication skills
Be motivated to take responsibility of the role and maintain a high level of quality service across all competencies

Although not essential, the following knowledge and experience will be considered as an advantage: