Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

7/8/2025

This role will assist in the management a portfolio of accounts and audit clients in providing a high standard of professionalism along with quality of service. You'll manage and organise the work of the team effectively to ensure that targets are met and standards maintained in accordance with the relevant accounting and auditing standards

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Manage and execute client audits for sign off by Partner, focusing on corporate governance, internal controls and financial statement accuracy.
• Audit review and reporting, preparation and review of audit working papers, including audit trails, account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements
• Review work undertaken by junior staff, monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance.
• Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory.
  
  

Skills, Qualifications and other Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• General Practice experience
• Ability to travel to client premises and between offices
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required.
• Ability to travel to client premises and between offices
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Holiday allowance of 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to take your holidays.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions via salary sacrifice, helping you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind.
• Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth.
• Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You’ll join a firm where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued.
  
  

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