Management Accounts Assistant Manager

About the role

Our client, a fast‑growing accountancy firm based in Guildford, Surrey, is seeking a Management Accounts Assistant Manager to support the Director and act as a primary point of contact for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director with client portfolio management and handle client queries directly.
• Prepare and review management accounts for sole traders, SMEs and larger clients in line with UK accounting standards.
• Oversee outsourcing and bookkeeping functions.
• Prepare and review tax and VAT returns.
• Assist with staff development, training and supervision of trainee accountants.
• Collect, organise and analyse practice data for reporting.
• Contribute to business development and client growth initiatives.
• Participate in FP&A activities, including invoice management, expense tracking and report preparation.

Required profile

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in management accounts.
• Experience supervising and reviewing work of trainee accountants.

Required skills

• Management accounts preparation
• Tax and VAT return preparation
• Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
• Bookkeeping oversight

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay