Tax & Accounts Assistant Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a friendly, well-established accountancy practice based in Hazel Grove. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Tax & Accounts Assistant Manager to manage a varied client portfolio and play a key role within a supportive and collaborative team.

This role would suit a practice-trained accountant who enjoys client-facing work, autonomy, and being trusted to run their own portfolio in a professional yet relaxed working environment.

You will take responsibility for your own portfolio of clients, with regular contact via phone, email, Zoom, and occasional face-to-face meetings at either the office or client premises.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for small to medium-sized limited companies, including corporation tax computations
• Preparation of unaudited accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns
• Reviewing work and supporting the management of a small team of accountants
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining long-term relationships
• Liaising with HMRC on client queries
• Attending client meetings when required

You will be confident, organised, and comfortable managing both clients and workload independently while representing the firm professionally.

Key skills & experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an accountancy practice (essential)
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Comfortable working independently and attending client premises when required
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and client focus
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
• Knowledge of Sage Accounts is an advantage

• AAT, ACA, ACCA, or Qualified by Experience (QBE)

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week from home
• Friendly, supportive, and established practice environment
• Clear responsibility and autonomy within the role
• Stable working hours and strong work-life balance

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