Assistant Manager, Accounts and Business Advisory.

Location Guildford
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65K plus benefits
Contact email: isabella@air-recruitment.com
Job ref: ILS234.
Published: about 13 hours ago
Startdate: asap

Assistant Manager, Accounts and Business Advisory. Up to £65K. Guildford, Surrey.

This organisation is looking for an Assistant Manager, Accounts and Business Advisory. They’re a well-established firm within the accountancy industry, known for its expertise in providing accounting and finance solutions. Operating as a medium-sized company, it offers an engaging work environment where professionals can thrive and grow.
The Assistant Manager, Accounts and Business Advisory will play a vital role in providing high-quality accounting and advisory services to clients within the business services industry. This position is based in Guildford, offering an excellent opportunity to work with a skilled team in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:

  • Manage a small portfolio of clients with a view that this will grow over time

  • Preparation and review of financial accounts for limited companies, groups, partnerships, and more

  • Preparation and review of year end working paper files and assisting auditors

  • Manage and prepare the timely and accurate consolidation of financial accounting for groups.

  • Reviewing financial accounts and files prepared by junior colleagues

  • Engaging directly with clients to support the Director with advisory work in corporate finance matters such as due diligence and company valuations

  • Manage detailed variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting with comments.

  • Manage the day-to-day client relationship to ensure the client receives a dedicated service

  • Take ownership of assignments from initial briefing to presentation of final reports

  • Contribute to how the Accounts team is managed

  • Ensuring suitable training and supervision of junior members of the team is in place

  • Staying up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, ensuring best practices are followed.

  • Contributing to the firm's strategy and growth initiatives, including process improvements and business development.

Requirements of this Assistant Manager:

  • ACCA/ACA qualified

  • Education to degree level or equivalent

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include Mathematics and English

  • Experience working in an accountancy practice

  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards is essential

  • An interest in corporate finance and business advisory work

  • Experience of working on consolidated and Charities' accounts desirable

  • Experience of CCH Accounts Production, Silverfin and Xero accounting software desirable

If you’re this Assistant Manager, get in touch now quoting ILS234.