Business Advisory Assistant Manager

Overview

As a Business Advisory Assistant Manager, you will manage a portfolio of accounts and compliance work end-to-end, collaborating with managers and clients. You’ll contribute to the firm’s advisory offerings while developing client-facing skills. You’ll support owner-managed businesses with financial reporting and performance insights, balancing compliance with value-adding guidance. This is a collaborative, growth-focused role at a respected independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and compliance assignments from planning to near-completion
• Collaborate with managers and clients throughout the process
• Contribute to the firm’s advisory offering and provide practical commercial guidance
• Support owner-managed businesses with financial reporting and performance information
• Develop client-facing skills across a varied portfolio of assignments
• Review work of junior staff and provide constructive feedback

Key requirements

• Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Knowledge of VAT compliance and VAT return preparation
• Ability to manage assignments and client relationships
• Strong communication and professional client/colleague interaction
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and giving feedback
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP, including FRS 102
• Experience in accounts and advisory-focused roles
• Exposure to owner-managed businesses
• Wide knowledge of tax or business advisory services
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to add value to clients

• Strong communication skills
• Professional approach with clients and colleagues
• Proactive and client-focused
• UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• Statutory and management accounts preparation and review
• VAT compliance and VAT return preparation

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