Accounts - Assistant Manager

Accounts Assistant Manager | Top 40 Firm | Stevenage

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a leadership role within a premier Top 40 firm? Do you enjoy managing a diverse portfolio of clients while mentoring junior talent and playing a key role in the success of a regional office? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that combines national technical strength with a supportive, local team environment.

If you are a proactive advisor ready to take ownership of client relationships and drive departmental growth, this is the career move you have been waiting for.

This Top 40 Firm is a leading multi-disciplinary practice known for providing high-level accounting, tax, and advisory services to a vast range of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large corporate groups. The Stevenage office is a key hub of expertise, offering a collaborative culture where professionals are given the autonomy to lead and the resources to excel. With a commitment to innovation and client service excellence, the firm provides a structured path for progression and a modern approach to work-life balance.

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring all statutory accounts and tax filings are completed to the highest standards.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of accounting services, including management accounts, VAT returns, and financial forecasting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive insights into business performance and tax efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate workflow for the Stevenage accounts team to ensure all internal and HMRC deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support the Partners in business development and networking initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior staff and trainees, reviewing their work and supporting their professional growth and ICAEW/ACCA studies.
• Review complex financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Utilize and implement advanced cloud accounting solutions such as Xero and Quick Books to streamline client processes.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve technical queries and provide high-level financial guidance.
• Collaborate with specialist tax and audit departments to provide a holistic service to your client portfolio.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days remote).
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Private medical care and health cash plan.
• Enhanced parental leave (16 weeks full pay).
• Bonus scheme based on individual and firm performance.