Assitstant Manager (Accounts) - Top 100 firm

Assistant Manager (Accounts) - Top 100 firm

Stamford

Up to £50,000

A leading regional practice based in Stamford is looking for an experienced candidate willing to test themselves in a growing company in a newly created Assistant Manager post.

Our client is experiencing a fantastic period of growth and has extended its reach throughout Cambridgeshire with recent acquisitions. For an experienced individual, this is a great opportunity to push towards promotion to the highest level within a highly successful firm.

Our client is looking for someone responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, providing high quality compliance services for a range of private clients including high net worth individuals, directors of small and medium sized companies and trustees.

Whats in it for you:

• Staff commission structure
• Staff benefits scheme
• Social Events
• Involvement in charity fundraising projects/events
• Massive opportunities for progression for those that deliver - Fast track to Senior Manager for succession planning within the office
• Full study support for professional examinations if required
• Opportunities for secondment to other departments/office
• An inclusive and Diverse work culture

General Duties:

Fully accountable for the provision of accounting services including corporate and personal tax returns and special services for a portfolio of clients with annual fees in excess of £100,000.

Produce VAT returns and provide an in-depth knowledge and advice service to clients.

Manage budgets and compliance processes.

Utilise a variety of paperless software applications.

Preparation of budgets for accounts work.

Business Development / Client Management:

Manage a portfolio of clients.

Manage and develop client relationships, including regular client contact by telephone, meetings and electronically.

Identify opportunities for additional services.

Play an active role in raising the profile of the business.

Display a confident, accurate and reliable accounting knowledge when interacting with clients, presenting ideas and implementing strategies.

Actively engage with senior staff / partners to gain a good understanding of the business.

Understand, engage and assist with the marketing activities of the business.

Attend local networking events as required.

Liaise directly with business owners and accounts staff.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Staff Management:

Review work of junior staff, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards/requirements.

Delegate tasks effectively.

Ensure Partner decisions on staff are promptly implemented.

Ensure staff motivation and loyalty is maintained to minimise staff turnover.

Ensure effective communication systems between management and staff are established and disseminated to all staff in the company to ensure coherence and a positive team spirit.

Monitor and encourage improvements towards standards of work via guidance, coaching and mentoring.

Encourage/foster a culture of continuous development.

If you are interested or would like to know more about this Assistant Manager role, then please apply directly or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers.