Overview
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, offering an excellent opportunity to work with a skilled team in a supportive environment.
Client Details
This organisation is a well-established firm within the accountancy industry, known for its expertise in providing accounting and finance solutions. Operating as a medium-sized company, it offers an engaging work environment where professionals can thrive and grow.
Description
- 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
- Engaging 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
- Ensuring suitable training and supervision of junior members of the team is in place
- Staying up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Contributing to the firm’s strategy and growth initiatives, including process improvements and business development.
Profile
- ACCA/ACA qualified
- Education to degree level or equivalent
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include Mathematics and English
- Experience working in an accountancy practice
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards is essential
- An interest in corporate finance and business advisory work
- Experience of working on consolidated and Charities’ accounts desirable
- Experience of CCH Accounts Production, Silverfin and Xero accounting software desirable
- Good IT knowledge and skills, particularly Excel
Job Offer
- A competitive salary in the range of £60000 to £65000 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).
