Accounts Assistant Manager

Are you an ambitious accountant looking for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working closely with clients, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality accounting and tax services? If so, this role could be the perfect fit!
Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Henley, Oxfordshire, providing tailored services to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations. They take pride in being trusted advisors, supporting clients in navigating the financial landscape and achieving their business and personal goals.

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working, including flexitime and work-from-home options
• Office closes at 2:30pm every Friday!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service up to 28 days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to a corporate rewards scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking

• Managing a portfolio of clients, reviewing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and VAT returns
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Handling client queries, including software-related issues
• Supporting and training junior team members and managing workflow
• Delivering excellent client service and assisting Partners with ad-hoc tasks

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 1-2 years post-qualification experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience in practice
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Experience with CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and Alphatax (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to build strong client relationships and provide proactive advice
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A team player with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently to tight deadlines

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a firm that truly values its people. If this sounds like the right fit for you, get in touch today!

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