Assistant Manager (Accounting)

What will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented qualified Accountant with relevant experience in an accountancy practice setting 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.
This is a permanent role to be based at either our Edinburgh, Stirling or Kirkcaldy office, with office attendance expected to be 4 days per week – speak to your recruiter for more details.
As an Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include among others
Preparing accounts for a range of companies from small up to medium and large sized companies under FRS 102 including groups and consolidations
Support junior team members with the development of their technical skills
Manage a portfolio of clients to deliver work to high standards and in timescales required by clients and other departments of the firm
Establish relationship with key contacts at the client
Ensure that clients receive an efficient and proactive service and expectations are exceeded
Identify issues and agree resolution with client Partner or Director, ensuring they are up to date with the job’s progress
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have
Demonstrable experience in practice with OMBs preparing accounts under FRS 102
Considerable experience in a client-facing capacity
Demonstrable accounts experience gained within a professional services firm
Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time
Ability to pro-actively monitor costs against budget for individual clients
Desired
Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA) or equivalent
IRIS
Xero

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid