Assistant Manager
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (Flexible Working Considered)
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Outsourcing & Advisory
TPF Recruitment is supporting a fast-growing, highly regarded accountancy practice in Guildford that is looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a progressive role within a dynamic outsourcing and advisory function. The firm supports a wide range of SMEs and owner‑managed businesses, offering a modern, collaborative working environment with strong opportunities for development.
The Role
As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership, supporting a varied client portfolio while taking on increasing responsibility for client management, reviewing work and team support.
This is a broad role offering exposure to management accounts, tax, bookkeeping and advisory services.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Director with their client portfolio and acting as a key point of contact for client queries
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing advice and practical solutions
* Preparing and reviewing management accounts for a wide range of clients, including SMEs and sole traders
* Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourcing functions
* Preparing and reviewing tax and VAT returns
* Liaising with internal teams across multiple service lines
* Supporting with staff development, including reviewing work and providing feedback to junior team members
* Collecting, organising and analysing data for internal reporting and client insights
* Contributing to business development activities and identifying growth opportunities
* Gaining exposure to FP&A and financial management, including reporting, expense tracking and analysis
Requirements
The successful candidate will likely have:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
* Strong experience preparing management accounts within an accountancy practice
* Experience reviewing and supervising junior staff work
* Confidence managing client relationships and handling queries independently
* Strong technical knowledge with the ability to apply this in practice
* Experience using Xero and cloud accounting systems
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* The ability to manage workloads, deadlines and budgets effectively
* A proactive and solution‑focused mindset
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme and additional wellbeing benefits
* Regular social events and a supportive team culture
* Flexible working options and consideration for alternative working patterns
* Excellent long‑term progression opportunities within a growing firm
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