Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Manager – Corporate Services Department
We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Services department in a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or ACA qualified, with a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience, or a newly qualified individual with relevant experience. Practice experience is a must.
The successful applicant will be a strong communicator who excels in both team environments and independent work. Key qualities include exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
Audit experience is essential, as the role involves managing and conducting audits, preparing financial statements, and ensuring tax compliance for a diverse range of businesses. The workload is approximately 60% audit-related and 40% non-audit. Experience managing corporate clients with turnovers ranging from £5 million to £20 million and above is preferred. Additionally, the ability to mentor and coach trainee staff members is highly desirable and will be a key aspect of this role.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with market rates and reflects the candidate’s knowledge and experience.

Job Description
Key Activities:

1. Audit & Accounting
   • Fully accountable for the timely delivery of audit and accounting services, including corporate tax returns and special services for a client portfolio with annual fees exceeding £140,000.
   • Supervise and control the completion of audit assignments, including systems and controls, planning, and execution, which may involve attending client premises as needed.
   • Review and finalise audit files for partner or associate review.
   • Finalise work prepared and address all outstanding points for review.
   • Communicate effectively with clients.
   • Handle consolidations and other complex accounting processes.
   • Ensure compliance with company secretarial processes and advise clients on their responsibilities.
   • Prepare budgets for client work and manage budgets and compliance.
   • Issue invoices.
2. Specialisms
   • Actively participate in the firm’s Audit Working Group.
   • Self-manage continuing professional development (CPD) and stay updated on audit specialisation.
3. Business Development & Client Management
   • Manage and nurture client relationships through regular contact via phone, email, and meetings.
   • Identify opportunities for additional services.
   • Engage in business development, including representing the firm at networking events.
   • Assist with marketing activities and help raise the firm’s profile.
   • Demonstrate confident, accurate, and reliable accounting knowledge when interacting with clients.
   • Collaborate with senior staff and partners/associates to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business.
4. Staff Management
   • Mentor, supervise, and coach assigned staff while contributing to non-client work.
   • Delegate tasks effectively and assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
   • Responsible for the training and development of direct reports, providing regular feedback.
   • Review the work of junior staff to ensure quality and compliance with professional standards.
   • Ensure timely implementation of partner/associate decisions regarding staff.
   • Maintain staff motivation and loyalty to minimise turnover.
   • Establish effective communication systems between management and staff to promote coherence and a positive team spirit.
   • Encourage continuous improvement and development through guidance and mentoring.
   • Conduct annual appraisals and quarterly reviews for all direct reports.
   • Actively manage direct reports regarding holidays, sickness, and day-to-day tasks.
   • Identify and recommend training needs for direct reports.
5. General Responsibilities
   • Undertake general administrative tasks.
   • Communicate effectively with colleagues to promote teamwork and develop internal relationships.
   • Identify and pursue personal job-related training to meet CPD criteria.
   • Provide general and specific support to partners/associates and managers as required.
   • Undertake other reasonable work activities as directed by partners/associates and managers.
   • Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
   • Exhibit excellent time management skills and an understanding of practical time management in professional work.
   • Attend manager’s meetings as required.