Accounts Assistant Manager

About Us

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future
. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours –
Client Centric
, acting as One Firm
, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities
. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose‑driven team we’d love to hear from you.

• Manage a growing portfolio of accounts clients, including main client contact
• Manage preparation of company accounts and tax returns
• Manage preparation of corporate tax returns
• Manage preparation of VAT returns
• Other client services such as management accounts, forecasting
• Training team members
• Aid the senior management team in improving processes

• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward-thinking
• Self‑motivated
• Confident

• Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager with 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
• Good Written and Technical Skills
• Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice

• Salary up to £45k depending on experience
• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (Level
  1)
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages

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