Accounts Assistant Manager

ASSISTANT MANAGERBoutique firm of chartered accountants are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join their London team. This firm attend to the affairs of many individuals and companies in the international entertainment, media industry and provide niche specialist advice in that sector. This provides amazing opportunities for the right person to develop specialist skills and experience - an opportunity that would not exist in most accountancy and tax advisory practices.

The role is ideally suited to a dedicated candidate that can take ownership and responsibility of their workload and work closely with both senior and junior members of the team. As the team and business continue to grow, the role offers a unique opportunity for the candidate to expand on their wider accounts knowledge, with the potential to become involved with more complex advisory projects. From day one you will to start to build relationships with your client portfolio as personal attentive service is at the heart of the firm and the reason for their continued success. They offer a clear pathway of progression. Due to their continued expansion, there are no barriers to promotion for the right person. They are looking to recruit an individual who will be with the business in the long term.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review book-keeping, VAT returns and management accounts

Review financial statements and sole trade accounts

Review corporation tax returns

Drafting advice with the support of Managers and Directors

Have a good understanding of personal tax and be involved in annual personal tax filings for your clients

Have a good understanding of disclosures

Manage the affairs of a small portfolio of clients

Being first point of contact for your portfolio of clients

Liaise with clients on their deadlines and other requirements

Assist Managers/Directors with all deadlines including Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial

Ensure you understand what the clients\'' principal activities and jobs are (e.g. for a company, what services they provide)

Communicating with clients for information where necessary

Building strong relationships with clients

Assist clients with ad hoc questions in relation to financial matters including the interpretation of results

Assist clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software

Able to relay with confidence knowledge on tax and other affairs to reassure clients

Create and implement new processes to ensure the smooth running of the practice

Assist junior members of staff with their career development

Assist with internal training for staff

REQUIREMENTS

Have a professional qualification (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Solid public practice experience

Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience

Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level

Competent using MS Products - Outlook, Word and Excel

Competent using Xero

Experience of Iris, Alpha, Quickbooks and Sage 50 would be useful

Have a good awareness of technology in general

Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios

Good people and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus

Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills

ON OFFER

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + public holidays

Additional 1 day holiday following 1st year of service up to a maximum of 5 days

Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum

Health plan benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for progression

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