Assistant Accounts Manager

Please email CV to anthony@crippsrecruitment.co.uk

Assistant Manager Accounts - Oxford

Are you looking for a progressive and exciting firm for the next step in your career? Do you want interesting and varied client work?

Our client is a Top 100 independent accountancy, financial planning and insolvency practice with offices in Oxford and London W1. They have ambitious growth plans which are being achieved through their client-centric approach. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, they help clients make informed decisions on how to grow their business. Their clients range from private clients to entrepreneurial businesses and international subsidiaries.

Their culture is based on their company values of collaborative, respectful, innovative and expert. They develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our client's practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills.

This is a new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant Manager to join their growing Oxford team. This is a full-time permanent position offering hybrid working, three days in the office and two days working at home, and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days).

Key Responsibilities

• As a senior member of the accounts team, you will take the lead on managing incoming accounts jobs to ensure that resources are deployed efficiently to meet clients’ deadlines.
• Build long lasting client relationships, providing expert knowledge and advice whilst also spotting opportunities to refer work to other divisions.
• Oversee and review the preparation of statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Support Partners by managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Develop others by supporting, mentoring and managing more junior members of the team.
• Begin to develop own network and assist with business development activities

What our client can offer you

• Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors
• Partner level mentor and a tailored career progression plan
• Immediate entry to our Management Development Programme
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, hybrid and flexible working
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing
• Comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed

About You

• ACCA / ACA qualified
• Strong UK practice experience with 1-2 years post qualification
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous line management experience is desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills
• Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Confident, positive, professional and can-do attitude
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.