Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager Canterbury, Kent
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Fresh People are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, growing chartered accountancy and advisory firm looking to appoint an Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager to join their established Accounts and Audit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who is ready to step into a more senior, client-facing role with responsibility, variety and clear progression.
The firm is now private equity-backed and entering an exciting period of growth, with a clear strategy to scale across the South East and London. This creates a strong opportunity for the right individual to join at a pivotal stage, gain early Partner exposure and develop within a progressive, expanding professional services business.
The Role
As Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager, you will work directly with a broad range of clients, Partners and senior leadership, helping to deliver high-quality accounts and audit assignments across a growing portfolio.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Delivering accounts and audit work for a varied client base
* Taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion
* Leading client meetings and building strong client relationships
* Supporting Partners and senior managers on client work
* Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members
* Managing multiple projects and deadlines
* Providing practical, commercially focused support to clients
* Identifying opportunities to improve client service and add value
* Working collaboratively across the wider accounts, audit and advisory teams
The Candidate
We are looking for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused and confident working with both clients and colleagues.
You will ideally have:
* ACA or ACCA qualification
* Minimum of 3 years experience within accountancy practice
* Strong accounts and/or audit experience
* Confidence leading client conversations and managing client relationships
* Experience mentoring, supervising or supporting junior team members
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage multiple assignments and tight deadlines
* A positive, team-focused and growth-minded approach
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious PE backed firm where you will be trusted to take ownership, lead client relationships and develop your career.
You will benefit from direct Partner exposure, a broad and diverse client base, internal training, mentoring support and genuine opportunities for progression as the firm continues to grow. xsngvjr
Apply today to find out more about this Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager opportunity.