Assistant Manager (Accounts)
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Assistant Manager – Accounts
📍 Guildford | Full-Time | Accounts & Advisory
We’re recruiting for an Assistant Manager to support a Director with a growing client portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a more senior, client-facing role with exposure to advisory work, team development, and business growth.
You’ll work across a varied portfolio of sole traders and SMEs, combining accounts, tax, and operational support with increasing involvement in FP&A and strategic work.
What You’ll Do
Client Management & Advisory
- Support the Director with their client portfolio
- Act as a key point of contact for client queries
- Build strong client relationships and provide practical advice
Accounts & Compliance
- Prepare and review management accounts for a range of clients
- Prepare and review tax and VAT returns
- Ensure work is completed in line with UK accounting standards
Operations & Oversight
- Oversee outsourcing and bookkeeping functions
- Liaise with teams across multiple offices
- Collect and analyse practice data for reporting
Team & Development
- Support training and development of junior staff
- Review work and provide constructive feedback
Business Growth & FP&A Exposure
- Contribute to business development and client growth
- Gain exposure to FP&A and financial management tasks
- Support reporting, expense tracking, and financial insights
What We’re Looking For
- ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience preparing management accounts (essential)
- Confident communicator with client-facing experience
- Experience reviewing trainee work and providing feedback
- Strong technical knowledge with practical application
- Ability to manage projects, deadlines, and budgets
- Proactive problem solver with strong organisational skills
- Experience with Xero (essential)
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Exposure to advisory and FP&A work
- Clear progression pathway
- Strong client interaction
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills
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If you’re looking to step up into a broader, more strategic role with strong client exposure and development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
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