Accounts Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Package: 45,000 - 65,000+ (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (8:30am - 5:15pm)

A new opening is available for a proactive Assistant Manager to join a top 100 accountancy practice based in Stevenage. This practice manages a diverse portfolio of clients and has gained a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service.

As the firm continues to grow, they are looking for a "hands-on" professional to support the management team in a role consisting of 80% accounts and 20% audit. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys in-person communication and being a key part of a collaborative, friendly team.

Whether you are seeking the next step in your career or are an established manager, the focus is on your ability to deliver high-quality accounting services while growing within a long-term role. If you are a hardworking professional looking for genuine progression routes and a supportive environment, then this is the role for you.

Assistant Manager Job Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and audit clients independently, acting as a main point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver a mix of 80% accounts production and 20% audit work.
• Support senior management on various advisory and high-level accounting projects.
• Act as a main point of contact for allocated clients, responding to enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Train and mentor trainees in the office, providing guidance to support their professional development.
• Liaise with clients and travel to client sites as required by the audit schedule.
• Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively.

Assistant Manager Requirements

• Substantial experience in an accountancy practice role is essential.
• Proven track record of stability and tenure in previous professional roles.
• Must have relevant practice experience and be able to demonstrate technical proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and audit procedures.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior staff in a face-to-face environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to comfortably commute to the office in Stevenage at least 3 days per week.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: 45,000 - 65,000+ per annum (dependent on experience).
• Leave & Flexibility: 25 days annual leave with flexible working hours potentially agreed at interview.
• Health & Security: Private health cover after three months, Employee Assistance Programme, and Death in Service (x2 salary).
• Financial Incentives: Commission for business referrals and a 4% matching company pension.
• Professional Growth: Paid for study support and regular development opportunities.
• Additional Perks: Reward gateway with high street discounts and a Childcare Voucher scheme.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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