Accounts Assistant Manager

Are you a driven and commercially minded accountant looking for your next challenge in one of Scotland's most vibrant cities? We are thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh, who are seeking a talented Accounts Assistant Manager to join their highly regarded team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a meaningful step forward in your career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

This is a varied and rewarding role in which you will support the management team in delivering a high-quality accounts service to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate entities. You will take responsibility for reviewing work prepared by junior staff, managing client relationships, and contributing to the smooth running of the department. Edinburgh's thriving business community provides a rich and stimulating client base, and this firm offers a genuinely supportive environment in which ambitious professionals can grow and flourish.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

• Managing and reviewing accounts prepared by junior and semi-senior members of the team
• Acting as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients
• Supporting managers and partners on more complex assignments and planning work
• Overseeing workflow within the team and ensuring deadlines are met consistently
• Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior staff
• Contributing to business development and client retention initiatives

• ACA/ACCA qualified with a solid background in accounts preparation and review
• At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality work to deadlines
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reportingli>
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident client-facing manner
• A motivated team player with a genuine desire to progress into a senior leadership role