Business Advisory Assistant Manager

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Location: Aberdeen & Grampian

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice Accounting

Company: Hays

Consultant: Connor Dunleavy

Hays office: Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent Street

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Your new company

This long-established firm provides a broad range of services including audit, accounts, tax, payroll, corporate finance and business advisory support to a diverse client base. With a sizeable team of professionals and a continued focus on delivering practical, relationship-led advice, the firm has developed a strong reputation within the North East market. Information available through the firm's careers material highlights a collaborative culture, a commitment to professional standards and an emphasis on helping both clients and employees develop over the long term.

Your new role

As a Business Advisory Assistant Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of accounts and compliance assignments from planning through to near-completion, working closely with managers and clients throughout the process.
Alongside core compliance responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the firm's advisory offering. The Business Advisory team supports owner-managed businesses with financial reporting, business performance information and practical commercial guidance. This creates an environment where you can further develop your client-facing skills while working on a varied portfolio of assignments.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Good working knowledge of VAT compliance and VAT return preparation.
• The ability to manage assignments and client relationships effectively.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• Experience reviewing work completed by junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP, including FRS 102.
• Experience gained within accounts and advisory-focused roles.
• Exposure to supporting owner-managed businesses.
• Wider knowledge of tax or business advisory services.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to provide additional value and support to clients.

What you'll get in return

You'll join a respected independent accountancy and advisory firm at an exciting stage of growth, working within a collaborative Business Advisory team and supporting a varied portfolio of clients. The opportunity provides exposure to both compliance and advisory work, allowing you to continue developing your technical and client-facing skills in a professional practice environment.

What you need to do now

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