Assistant Manager (Midlands)

Key Responsibilities:

• Review company financial statements and sole trade accounts
• Review corporation tax returns
• Drafting advice with the support of Senior Managers and Directors
• Have a good understanding of personal tax and be involved in annual personal tax filings for your clients
• Have a good understanding of financial statement disclosures
• Manage the affairs of a small portfolio of clients
• Being first point of contact for your portfolio of clients
• Liaise with clients on their deadlines and other requirements
• Assist Managers/Directors with all deadlines including Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial
• Communicating with clients for information where necessary
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Assist clients with ad hoc questions in relation to financial matters including the interpretation of results
• Assist clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software
• Able to relay with confidence knowledge on tax and other affairs to reassure clients
• Support development of senior associates and supervisors

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience
• Have a professional qualification (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Have experience of managing their own portfolio of clients
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level
• Competent using Outlook, Word and Excel
• Competent using Xero
• Experience of Iris, Alpha, Quickbooks and Sage 50 would be preferable
• Have a good awareness of technology in general
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios
• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills

Package:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Additional 1 day holiday following 1st year of service
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Flexible working options
• Free Parking
• Opportunities for progression