Accounts & Advisory Assistant Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Assistant Manager in the Corporate Finance & Advisory team at a top 40 accountancy group in Guildford is designed for recently qualified ACA/ACCA professionals seeking to engage in more strategic and advisory work rather than traditional accounting tasks. The position involves M&A support, due diligence, and client relationship management, emphasizing value addition over mere bookkeeping. Candidates should possess solid technical skills and a genuine interest in corporate finance. The firm offers a supportive environment with hybrid working arrangements and a focus on professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- M&A support, due diligence, and valuations
- Strategic advisory projects
- Statutory accounts and consolidated reporting
- Managing client relationships and mentoring juniors
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualification
- Corporate finance experience or genuine interest
- Solid technical skills
- Strong communication skills with clients
Salary (Rate): £65,000.00 yearly
City: Guildford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Recently Qualified ACA? Fancy Doing More Than Just Churning Out Accounts?
If you've just qualified and are wondering whether there's more to life than ticking boxes and reconciling spreadsheets-there is
Your new company
A top 40 accountancy group (with a proper heritage and a modern outlook) is looking for an Assistant Manager to join their Corporate Finance & Advisory team in Guildford.
You'll still need to know your debits from your credits, but this role is about adding value, not just balancing books.
Your new role
You'll be working on:
- M&A support, due diligence, and valuations
- Strategic advisory projects
- Statutory accounts and consolidated reporting
- Managing client relationships and mentoring juniors
What you'll need to succeed
You'll need:
- ACA/ACCA qualification
- A bit of corporate finance experience (or a genuine interest in it)
- Solid technical skills and a curious mind
- The ability to talk to clients like a human being
What's in it for you?
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working and a 35-hour week
- A team that actually supports your development
- A firm that's growing and investing in tech (and people)
- A culture that values initiative, not just input
What you need to do now
You'll be based in Guildford, with the odd trip to London. If you're ready to step into something more advisory, more strategic-and more interesting-this could be your move.
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