Assistant Account Manager

The Role:

Your key responsibilities will include:

Building long lasting client relationships
Working on a variety of interesting and complex accounts assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with seniors, manager and partners when required
Using a variety of accounting software packages including CCH, Silverfin, Caseware, Alpha Tax, Sage and Xero
Developing and applying your technical and commercial knowledge
Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
Handling a client portfolio
Reviewing working papers, statutory accounts and management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations
Managing own workload in a timely and efficient manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations
Taking responsibility for certain management tasks within the department
Supervising, training and assisting more junior members of the team
Some line management responsibilities
Build productive relationships with team members and colleagues at Shaw Gibbs, adopting a collaborative working approach

About You:

ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist
Minimum of 3 years UK practice experience
Experience of FRS102 1A is essential
Experience of any of the following would be an advantage:
- SRAs
- International accounts
- Consolidated accounts
- Charity accounts
- FRS 102
University degree with a 2:1 or higher or 3 good A-Level results (or equivalent)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills
Fully fluent in English, verbal and written
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
A positive, confident and proactive attitude
Create a positive impression with clients and staff
Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
Enjoy developing junior staff