Job Description

The role in brief:

An opportunity has arisen to join the Accounting + Advisory team as an Assistant Manager.

Who we are looking for:

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has post qualification accounts experience, looking to step into managing a portfolio of SME and limited company clients, reporting to portfolio holders.


This role will also involve some line management and operational responsibilities in the department.

What the role involves:

Overseeing some of the day to day operations within the Accounting + Advisory department, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements . Review of accounts in accordance with FRS102 and FRS102-1a, for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders both in-house and at clients' premises for a wide range of industries. Review of management accounts, cash flow forecasts and projections using various software packages both in-house and on site. Preparing complex forecasts reports and other adhoc reports as necessary Review of corporate tax returns and review of computations. Consideration of income and other personal tax implications at accounts preparation stage. Assisting the Partners, directors and other managers with project-based work Liaising with clients, managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring deadlines are met.
o Collaborating with senior management in the department to develop and implement accounting policies. o


Participate in staff training and supervision and acting as a coach to more junior members of the team.


Liaising with other departments within the wider firm, such as the audit and tax teams. Developing and maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through CPD

Your development

We provide a complementary range of learning opportunities to ensure that you maximise your potential in areas such as becoming a trusted adviser, how to network, presentation skills etc with opportunities for progression around the firm. These will comprise personal effectiveness as well as your technical skills.


We have 6 monthly performance review conversations to ensure your development is on track, with optional monthly 1-2-1s. You will also have the opportunity to work with a mentor.


We also encourage you to get involved in wider firm initiatives and have your say on how we can progress on our journey towards being the best North-West firm of finance professionals.

Your attributes:

As well as relevant experience in a similar role we'd like you to be:


Keen to play an active role in a dynamic team and willing to contribute to the success of the team and the firm as a whole Passionate about providing great client service with a genuine interest in our clients. Great at communicating with people at all levels. Positive, emotionally aware and resilient. Good at using your initiative, solving problems and working under pressure. Motivated and well organised. A good networker. Have good organisational skills as well as the ability to take initiative and contribute to the effective running of the department. Keen to progress within a growing team

About PM+M

We are a vibrant, dynamic and award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, with offices in Blackburn and Bury and a hub in Burnley, covering East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond. Our vision is to be the best North-West firm of finance professionals and we want great people to join our team and help us do that.


We are proud of our inclusivity and diversity, encouraging people to be the best they can be an to be involved, no matter their level of experience or role. We are a member of Praxity, the 7th largest global accountancy association and the largest association of independent firms. Being part of Praxity allows us to have strong international connections and a great source of secondment opportunities.


Joining the PM+M team will help take your career to the next level. You will be joining a values-led organisation with a unique culture where you will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development and achieve your career goals.


We understand that we thrive when we help our clients succeed and that is our core purpose.


We also understand that, to do that, our people need to succeed and be happy and fulfilled. Everyone is different and has different hopes and dreams and different personal circumstances at different stages of their lives. Our task is to listen to you, understand what you want to achieve next and then work with you to help you get there.


Our working practices are flexible, based on high degrees of trust and empowerment and can flex to suit your circumstances and needs.


In addition to competitive salaries, here's what our market leading benefits packages look like:


25 days' holiday per annum + bank holidays office closedown over Winter Break flexible Easter Break, to account for other religious festivals on site free parking employer pension contribution of 8%, death in service life cover of 4 x salary income protection scheme weekly flexi time family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay flexible benefits (salary sacrifice) scheme including a range of benefits such as extra holidays, electric car scheme etc flexible/hybrid working full technical and soft skills training and support recruitment incentive scheme cycle to work scheme employee well-being portal access to the WeCare app that offers health, well-being, financial and legal support dress for your day policy and dress down Fridays paid sick leave extensive learning & development opportunities and study support Firm wide success bonus based on the achievement of certain financial metric(s). Access to Dashlane password manager for you + 9 of your family and friends Fee-free service to whole of market mortgage and insurance advice * Access to Able Futures support, a Mental Health Support Service