Assistant Accounts Manager

We are pleased to be working with our client who is looking for a qualified Assistant Accounts Manager based in Central Milton Keynes.

Summary of the Assistant Accounts Manager role

Salary: Competitive
Location: Milton Keynes minimum 3 days in the office
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5.30pm 
Benefits: 23 days holiday, annual discretionary bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, income protection and death in service

Disclaimer: Our client does not offer sponsorship and therefore you must have the rights to work in the UK without sponsorship for this role. Also, they are unable to offer study support at this time.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accounts Manager

• Support the leadership team with the smooth running of client services.
• Oversee a portfolio of client accounts, managing both service delivery and financial aspects such as budgeting, billing, negotiation, and debt recovery.
• Manage the preparation and review of statutory accounts for a mix of clients.
• Take responsibility for tax compliance work, including corporation and personal tax returns.
• Provide guidance to clients using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks.

Requirements for a successful Assistant Accounts Manager

• ACA/ACCA qualified with PQE within a practice.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory accounts, corporate and personal tax, including sole traders.
• Confident using cloud accounting software (especially Xero and QuickBooks).
• Proven ability to manage staff and clients effectively, with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Calm under pressure, able to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines while supporting junior team members.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.   

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**Thank you for your interest in the Assistant Accounts Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **