Accounts Assistant Manager

For an experienced practice accountant ready to take on a broader role, this Farnham-based position offers responsibility for technical review, workflow management and the day-to-day delivery of accounts services. The firm is continuing to expand, creating scope for someone who can help maintain quality, support colleagues and make the accounts process work effectively for both clients and the wider team.

You will have regular involvement with clients and play an active part in managing assignments from planning through to completion. The role would suit an established Senior looking to step up or an Assistant Manager seeking a move into a growing firm.

• 23 days annual leave, increasing with service by up to five additional days
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance at four times annual salary
• Employee benefits portal offering cashback and discounts
• Training and professional development support
• Career progression within a growing accountancy firm

This is a hands‑on role combining accounts and corporation tax review with responsibility for coordinating workloads and helping junior team members deliver work to the required standard. You will monitor progress across assignments, deal with more involved client queries and identify ways to improve processes, while working with managers and directors on final reviews and sign‑off.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounts preparation workflow, allocating and monitoring work to meet client deadlines.
• Review statutory accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and readiness for final approval.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing practical guidance on accounting matters and software.
• Support the planning of assignments and address workflow issues before they affect delivery.
• Guide junior colleagues on technical queries and the quality of their work.
• Maintain oversight of deadlines and ensure assignments progress efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures, consistency and team efficiency.
• Assist with ad hoc client projects and other work requiring accounts team input.
• Work closely with managers and directors to maintain service standards and strengthen client relationships.

• A minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience
• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts and corporation tax.
• Experience reviewing accounts and tax work and coordinating assignments.
• The confidence to organise workloads and support the development of junior colleagues.
• Good client management skills and the ability to handle queries professionally.
• Strong planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A practical approach to improving processes and maintaining quality.
• The motivation to take on broader responsibility within a growing firm.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.