S&W Beaconsfield, England, United Kingdom
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Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
What will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented qualified Accountant with relevant experience in an accountancy practice setting to join our team in Beaconsfield to provide clients with an efficient and effective service, through the control and efficient use of the department resources and by performing the work for clients within the portfolio. You will liaise with other departments to ensure close liaison on client affairs and assisting in administration tasks to ensure a smooth running of the department.
As Assistant Manager, Your Responsibilities Will Include Among Others
* Completing complex unaudited statutory accounts including corporation tax calculations
* Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns for your own portfolio of clients
* Setting budgets with awareness of commercial aspects of clients business and impact on our work
* Providing advice and solutions to clients in response to their accounting queries
* Assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team
* Ensure that clients receive an efficient and proactive service, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the year
* Liaising with Clients, Partners, and other S&W staff where appropriate to ensure all are kept up to date with relevant issues
* Assisting in the preparation of proposals for new work, and development of opportunities for S&W with current clients; assist with embedding new clients into S&W and within the client and staff portfolio
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CA)
* Significant experience in an accountancy practice preparing year end accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns
* Proven experience of working with entrepreneurial, OMB and SME clients
* An appetite for business development activities such as preparation of proposal documents and demonstrable working knowledge of accounting standards
* Ability to pro-actively monitor costs against budget for individual clients with proven project management skills
* Strong communication skills to liaise with clients, Directors, Partners, and colleagues with strong organisation and time management skills to ensure needs of all are met
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model (role dependent)
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Accounting
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