Accounts and Business Advisory Assistant Manager

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Location: Saxmundham

Salary: Competitive DOE (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Part Qualified Accountant

Company: Hays

Consultant: Cordelia Ardern

Hays office: Norwich — Ground Floor, 1 Prince of Wales Road,

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Your new company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong presence across East Anglia. Supporting a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients, they are committed to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative and people-focused culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team where you can develop your career, build lasting client relationships and play a key role in supporting businesses across the region.

Your new role

• Managing your own portfolio of clients and acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns and VAT returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting clients with financial reporting, business advisory and accounting matters.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Managing workflow, budgets and deadlines across your portfolio.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing constructive feedback.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues to aid their development.
• Assisting with fee discussions, engagement planning and resource management.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver an exceptional client experience.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, corporation tax and VAT.
• Previous experience reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Confidence managing client relationships and handling client queries.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities to support clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to manage your own portfolio and build long-term client relationships.
• Exposure to a broad and varied client base across multiple sectors.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing practice.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The chance to mentor and develop junior colleagues.
• Varied work combining accounts, advisory and client management responsibilities.
• Ongoing professional development and technical learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to play a key role within a highly regarded accountancy practice

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Cordelia Ardern