Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager job within accountants in Colchester


Hays public practice are recruiting for an established and highly respected accountancy practice in Colchester.

The Role
This role primarily involves delivering an external audit service on a broad variety of audit assignments, for owner managed businesses and the not-for-profit sector, reporting to our management team.There will be the opportunity to work at clients' premises therefore candidates must be prepared to travel, mainly within the Essex region.

Some duties to include:

• Client Development
• Managing client portfolio
• Liaising with clients in person/by phone/e-mail/meetings to progress jobs and maintain regular contact
• Review of audit files and completion of statutory accounts, presenting completed package to partner including liaison with corporate tax department for accounts tax charge
• Ensure compliance with Auditing Standards requiring continual updates for technical knowledge
• Applying Accounting Standards, UK and International with continual updates
• Attending meetings with clients to discuss and finalise accounts and deal with other matters
• Advising clients generally on accounting, tax, VAT, payroll and associated matters
• Managing own budgets for productivity and cost recovery
• Monitor and review WIP each month to issue fees; chasing outstanding debts where applicable

Staff development

• Assisting managers in managing the work of the department
• Assisting managers and staff in their work
• Monitoring and recording staff performance, including providing constructive feedback
• Reviewing work done by seniors, juniors, finalising files and monitoring completion of jobs
• Providing technical support to staff

The Candidate
Candidates must have the ability to analyse and interpret information and possess good communication skills. Candidates will be qualified in either ACCA or ACA. Experience of external auditing within a practice environment is essential. A professional manner and a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential. Knowledge of Audit Caseware and Sage Line 50 would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given


What you need to do now
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