Accounting Assistant Manager

Overview

In this role you will take ownership of client relationships within a growing Edinburgh portfolio and help clients navigate accounting challenges. You will review statutory accounts, supervise management accounts and compliance work, and serve as a trusted contact for a range of business matters. You’ll mentor junior staff and collaborate with Managers and Partners on more complex advisory projects. This position offers a clear progression path in a collaborative, people-focused firm that supports development. You will gain exposure to diverse clients and meaningful advisory work that impacts their goals.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible and hybrid working options
• ongoing professional development
• clear route for advancement

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships across a diverse client portfolio
• Review statutory accounts and oversee management accounts and compliance work
• Act as primary contact for clients on accounting and business matters
• Coach and mentor junior team members; support development
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on complex assignments and advisory projects
• Move beyond compliance to provide business advisory guidance to clients

Key requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience managing client relationships and reviewing accounts
• Experience supporting junior staff
• Commercially minded, organized, confident communicator with business owners/stakeholders

• relationship building
• communication
• leadership/mentoring
• statutory accounts
• management accounts
• compliance work

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