Assistant Manager, Accounts and Business Advisory

Assistant Manager, Accounts and Business Advisory

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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, United Kingdom, offering an excellent opportunity to work with a skilled team in a supportive environment.

The client is a well‑established accountancy firm, known for its expertise in providing accounting and finance solutions. It is a medium‑sized company that offers an engaging work environment where professionals can thrive and grow.

• 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.
• Engage 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.
• Ensure suitable training and supervision of junior members of the team is in place.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Contribute to the firm’s strategy and growth initiatives, including process improvements and business development.

• ACCA or ACA qualified.
• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
• Experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards.
• An interest in corporate finance and business advisory work.
• Experience of working on consolidated and charities’ accounts desirable.
• Experience of working with CCH Accounts Production, Silverfin and Xero accounting software desirable.
• Good IT knowledge and skills, particularly Excel.

• A competitive salary in the range of £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• A permanent position in a reputable company within the business services industry.
• Opportunities to develop your career in accounting and finance.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture in Guildford.
• Hybrid working (2 days per week as a minimum in the office).

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type:

Full‑time