Accounts Assistant Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Half
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Assistant Manager / Manager at a rapidly growing accountancy practice involves overseeing a team responsible for delivering various accounting services, with a focus on technical accuracy and compliance. This position is primarily review-focused and includes mentoring junior staff. The role offers flexibility with one day per week in the office, based in either Deansgate, Manchester or Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract with a modern firm that has strong leadership and growth plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team delivering year-end statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, sole trader accounts, and self-assessment tax returns.
- Ensure technical accuracy and compliance in all deliverables.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Maintain quality standards and support the firm's growth.
Key Skills:
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS105 and FRS102 1A.
- Confident in reviewing accounts and tax work.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.
- Able to travel to either Manchester (Deansgate) or Buckinghamshire (Stokenchurch) once per week.
Salary (Rate): £60,000.00 yearly
City: Buckinghamshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager / Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, expanding firm with strong leadership and clear growth plans. The role offers flexibility with just one day per week in the office, based in either Deansgate, Manchester or Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire.
The Role
As Assistant Manager / Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing a team delivering:
- Year-end statutory accounts
- Corporation tax returns
- Sole trader accounts
- Self-assessment tax returns
The role is predominantly review-focused, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance, alongside mentoring and developing junior team members. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and supporting the continued growth of the firm.
Candidate Profile
ACA or ACCA qualified
Minimum 5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
Strong technical knowledge of FRS105 and FRS102 1A
Confident reviewing accounts and tax work
Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
Able to travel to either Manchester (Deansgate) or Buckinghamshire (Stokenchurch) once per week
Travel time within 1.5 hours
Salary & Benefits
£45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
12-month maternity cover contract
1 day per week in the office
Opportunity to join a high-growth, forward-thinking firm