Accounts and Business Advisory Assistant Manager

Saxmundham
Permanent
Professional Practice, Audit, Tax & GP, Managers and Partner
Reference: 26293_1786524855

Accounts & Business Advisory Assistant Manager
Saxmundham, Suffolk
£45,000 - £48,000

A leading Top 10 accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Assistant Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or an experienced accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a large, established practice. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, review accounts and tax work, support complex financial reporting and provide commercial advice, while also taking responsibility for developing junior members of the team. The role offers a strong blend of technical accounting, client management, advisory work and people leadership.

Role Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for planning, resourcing and delivery of assignments.
  • Build strong client relationships and develop a clear understanding of clients' businesses, challenges and risks.
  • Review accounts, tax returns and other accounting work, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare medium-sized sets of accounts and review non-complex VAT returns.
  • Support clients with financial reporting, corporation tax, VAT and wider accounting matters.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added work, escalating proposals to senior management where appropriate.
  • Support fee discussions with clients and identify variations to agreed scope at an early stage.
  • Review work in progress and ensure assignments are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales.
  • Identify technical issues requiring specialist input and liaise with relevant tax or VAT specialists where required.
  • Provide clients with high-level guidance on areas including R&D relief, group loss relief and other business advisory matters.
  • Review key areas of assignments and ensure all review points are addressed before partner review.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to more junior colleagues.
  • Undertake line management responsibilities, including supporting performance reviews and development plans.
  • Assist managers with team management responsibilities and participate in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.
  • Support planning discussions, monitor assignment progress and ensure deadlines are met efficiently.

Personal Requirements

  • ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, or qualified by relevant experience.
  • Strong experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
  • Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and taking ownership of deadlines.
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting and professional standards.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns.
  • Good understanding of corporation tax, VAT and wider accounting matters.
  • Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the confidence to discuss work, deadlines, fees and technical matters with clients.
  • Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities for additional services and advisory work.
  • Comfortable reviewing work and providing constructive feedback and technical support to junior colleagues.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to make decisions within your remit and escalate issues appropriately.
  • A high level of attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working options.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family leave support.
  • Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and a Health Cash Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to a 24/7 GP.
  • Life assurance.
  • Holiday buy and sell options.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme.
  • Wellbeing support.
  • Mental Health First Aiders and return-to-work coaching and mentoring.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for the next step in your career with a leading Top 10 accountancy firm, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your management, advisory and client-facing experience.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£45,000.00 - £48,000.00
Per annum
GBP45000.00 - GBP48000.00 per annum

Saxmundham

Permanent

Added 12/08/2026
Reference: 26293_1786524855

Accounts and Business Advisory Assistant Manager

Saxmundham
Permanent

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