Accounts Assistant Manager

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified professional looking to lead a diverse SME portfolio? This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded 15-partner firm in their Ely office. This role is designed for a self-motivated individual who balances technical excellence in accounts and tax with a proactive approach to client management and team mentoring.

About the Firm

This 15 Partner Firm is a prominent fixture within the East Anglian professional landscape, acting as a value-add partner to a diverse range of entrepreneurial businesses. With a substantial regional presence, the firm offers the technical resources of a large practice while maintaining a flexible, supportive, and people-focused culture.

Responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant Manager you will:

• Lead a diverse portfolio of assignments for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Provide expert ad-hoc advisory services, assisting SME clients with complex financial procedures.

• Utilise deep UK GAAP knowledge to ensure accurate disclosures for small and medium-sized companies.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, communicating financial insights and business advice.

• Mentor and coach trainee staff, overseeing their development and reviewing technical output.

What You’ll Receive

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Hybrid and flexible working regularly encouraged.

• Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy.

• Life assurance cover.

• Health Shield cash back plan (dental, optical, and physiotherapy).

• Paid professional subscriptions.

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