Description
This Accounts Assistant Manager opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds is a well-rounded and attractive role for any qualified accountancy professional who is looking for a practice where their technical ability, client management skills, and leadership potential will all be recognised and actively developed, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the Yorkshire accountancy market, and Leeds is a city the team knows particularly well. Every search is approached with the same level of care and precision, with a real effort made to understand not just the technical fit but the cultural and longer term fit as well, ensuring that every introduction is well-considered and worthwhile for both parties. That considered approach is what has made Crowe Watson a trusted name amongst accountancy professionals across the region.
As Accounts Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the management team in delivering a high-quality accounts service to a diverse and interesting portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for reviewing work prepared by junior staff, managing client relationships, and contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the department. Leeds continues to grow as one of the UK’s most vibrant and commercially active professional services cities, and this firm is well positioned within that market, offering a stimulating environment, a clear pathway to manager level, and a collaborative and inclusive culture that makes it an outstanding destination for any ambitious accountancy professional who is ready to take the next step. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing and managing accounts assignments across a varied portfolio of clients
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships
Supporting managers and partners on complex assignments and technical matters
Overseeing workflow and ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to the highest standard
Supervising, coaching, and developing junior and semi-senior members of the team
Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to add value for clients
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a solid background in accounts preparation and review
At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality work to deadlines
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a confident client-facing manner
A motivated team player with a genuine desire to progress into a senior leadership role
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the Yorkshire accountancy market, and Leeds is a city the team knows particularly well. Every search is approached with the same level of care and precision, with a real effort made to understand not just the technical fit but the cultural and longer term fit as well, ensuring that every introduction is well-considered and worthwhile for both parties. That considered approach is what has made Crowe Watson a trusted name amongst accountancy professionals across the region.
As Accounts Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the management team in delivering a high-quality accounts service to a diverse and interesting portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for reviewing work prepared by junior staff, managing client relationships, and contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the department. Leeds continues to grow as one of the UK’s most vibrant and commercially active professional services cities, and this firm is well positioned within that market, offering a stimulating environment, a clear pathway to manager level, and a collaborative and inclusive culture that makes it an outstanding destination for any ambitious accountancy professional who is ready to take the next step. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing and managing accounts assignments across a varied portfolio of clients
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships
Supporting managers and partners on complex assignments and technical matters
Overseeing workflow and ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to the highest standard
Supervising, coaching, and developing junior and semi-senior members of the team
Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to add value for clients
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a solid background in accounts preparation and review
At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality work to deadlines
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a confident client-facing manner
A motivated team player with a genuine desire to progress into a senior leadership role