Assistant Manager - Accounts; critical role in accountancy leader

Be part of the future of accountancy!

Do you want to be part of a rapidly growing national accountancy and business advisory practice? Does the idea of being a trusted advisor to your clients in a forward-thinking business appeal? Have you developed a career in practice and now wanting advancement to Assistant Manager, or perhaps you are in a supervisory post seeking a new firm with ample career opportunities?

Our client is a national firm with a strong regional presence and solid ties locally.

They value their employees, offering attractive remuneration and benefits such 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holiday) with the option to buy up to five additional days; additional holiday allowance with managerial/ senior positions; enhanced sick leave; option to add family members to benefits; time off over Christmas with the company closure; company pension, and much more.

Reed Practice are delighted to have been engaged by this accounting leader to recruit an Assistant Manager for their key office on the outskirts of Cambridge, only 30mins from Haverhill - away from the city traffic and with parking available.

The Role:

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services to a diverse SME client portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, managing multiple engagements, and supporting the development of junior team members.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional standards across all work delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring all financial reporting and submissions are accurate and compliant
• Prepare and submit year-end accounts, Corporation Tax computations, VAT returns, and Confirmation Statements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Manage client expectations and conduct closing meetings to finalise accounts
• Mentor and support junior team members through coaching, training, and feedback
• Contribute to improving workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and quality
• Ensure client files and audits meet internal and regulatory quality standards

About Your experience:

• ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Significant experience working within an accountancy practice to UK standards (essential)
• Strong UK technical accounting knowledge and experience managing client portfolios
• Success in mentoring and supporting junior team members

About your personal strengths and attributes:

• You will be self-confident in communicating at all levels, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Have sound organisation skills with the ability to manage -and meet - multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail, with a personal commitment to quality and accuracy
• Have a detailed knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• You will be dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and be extremely ethical.

You'll be a confident and professional accountant who thrives in practice and enjoys balancing technical work with client interaction.

To learn more about this exciting professional appointment, contact Natalie Harden at Reed for an initial discussion.