Accounts and Business Advisory Senior / Assistant Manager

Reference: 26294_1786525973

Accounts & Business Advisory Senior / Assistant Manager
Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Saxmundham, Suffolk
£31,000 - £35,000

A leading Top 10 accountancy firm is seeking a Senior or Assistant Manager to join its Accounts & Business Advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking for a client-facing role with responsibility for a varied portfolio, covering accounts preparation and review, management accounts, VAT, CIS and MTD for Income Tax. The role offers significant client interaction, including working at client premises, alongside the opportunity to support and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the team.

Role Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for planning, deadlines, workflow and delivery of assignments.
  • Prepare and review accounts through to management accounts level, ensuring work is accurate, compliant and delivered to a high standard.
  • Prepare and review VAT and CIS returns, identifying and escalating any technical issues where appropriate.
  • Support clients with accounting software, helping them improve processes and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, responding to queries and providing clear, practical accounting and financial guidance.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services, variations in scope and value-added work, with support from senior management where required.
  • Carry out client work both in the office and on-site, working independently while maintaining strong communication with the wider team.
  • Review working papers and assignments, ensuring review points are addressed and work is ready for senior/partner review.
  • Support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop their technical knowledge, skills and confidence.
  • Monitor work in progress and draft fees, ensuring work is completed efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Personal Requirements

  • Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
  • ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
  • Strong knowledge of VAT and CIS regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge when supporting clients and colleagues.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing accounts through to management accounts level.
  • Confident working directly with clients, including at client premises.
  • Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting software, with the ability to assist both clients and junior colleagues.
  • Strong attention to detail, with pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
  • Ability to manage your own portfolio and deadlines, taking ownership of assignments from start to finish.
  • Commercial and client-focused approach, with the confidence to identify additional opportunities and scope changes.
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to support the development of junior team members.

Benefits

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family leave support.
  • Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and Health Cash Plan through available benefits schemes.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP support.
  • Life assurance.
  • Holiday buy and sell options.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme.
  • Wellbeing support.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a Senior/Assistant Manager opportunity with a leading Top 10 accountancy firm, apply today.

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.

£31,000.00 - £35,000.00
Per annum
GBP31000.00 - GBP35000.00 per annum

Saxmundham

Part Time

Added 12/08/2026
Reference: 26294_1786525973

Accounts and Business Advisory Senior / Assistant Manager

Saxmundham
Part Time

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