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