Accounts Assistant Manager

My client in the Oxford area is currently looking for an Accounts Assistant Manager due to expansion.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

Building long lasting client relationships 

Working on a variety of interesting and complex accounts assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with seniors, manager and partners when required

Using a variety of accounting software packages including CCH, Silverfin, Caseware, Alpha Tax, Sage and Xero

Developing and applying your technical and commercial knowledge 

Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors

Handling a client portfolio

Reviewing working papers, statutory accounts and management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships

Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations 

Managing own workload in a timely and efficient manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations 

Taking responsibility for certain management tasks within the department

Supervising, training and assisting more junior members of the team

Some line management responsibilities

Build productive relationships with team members and colleagues, adopting a collaborative working approach

What we can offer you

Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors

Hybrid and flexible working

A varied role in a talented and experienced team

Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead 

Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills

A tailored career progression plan 

Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme.

Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service

Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing

A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed

About You

ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist

Minimum of 3 years UK practice experience

Experience of FRS102 1A is essential

Experience of any of the following would be an advantage:

SRAs

International accounts

Consolidated accounts

Charity accounts

FRS 102

University degree with a 2:1 or higher or 3 good A-Level results (or equivalent) 

Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills 

Fully fluent in English, verbal and written

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly

A positive, confident and proactive attitude 

Create a positive impression with clients and staff 

Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output

Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated

Enjoy developing junior staff

Location: Oxford

Salary: £50,000

Please respond with your most up to date CV to be considered.

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