Job Description

Assistant Manager - Leeds Based

Q:

Do you have strong experience in Practice accounts?

Q:

Do you want to enjoy working with a diverse range of clientele in a fast paced and professional environment?

We have an excellent opening for someone to join our team at our

Leeds office

. This is a

full time role

which offers

flexibility

, a great

work life balance

, great

job satisfaction

and the opportunity to become part of the

Forrester Boyd team

.

Why work with us?

We support -

we're happy to discuss flexible working options to support a healthy work and life balance.

We recognise -

we celebrate and reward long service awards and promotions.

We socialise -

we hold regular social events and offer plenty of networking opportunities.

We care -

we give you access to Fortis Therapy and Training offering confidential advice and support.

We develop -

we ensure staff have a wealth of technical and soft skill courses at their fingertips to enable ongoing learning and personal development.

What does the job involve?

A typical working day could include:

Auditing a wide variety of companies from owner managed companies, group companies, UK subsidiaries of International Groups, and Academies Completion of audit planning Attending audit completion meetings Reviewing of work prepared by trainees/ assistants Non-audit work including the preparation of statutory accounts and tax computations Assisting with corporate finance and due diligence work Ad hoc duties

What do you need to bring to the table?

To be successful, you must be ACA or ACCA qualified. You must also possess the following skills:

Excellent client service A proven track record in a practice environment Apply technical knowledge when working on client assignments Apply theory and practice and reach logical conclusions Report directly to and accept instruction from partner Assist and support team members and to lead by example Meet deadlines
To be part of our team, we are looking for someone who has the drive to deliver service excellence, a passion for exceeding client expectations and can demonstrate:

A confident and collaborative team player, punctuality and reliability, knowledge and accuracy, excellent communication skills, ability and willingness to go that extra mile.

In return...

You will benefit from

a competitive salary

, commensurate to experience

, flexible working arrangements

and not forgetting some fantastic

perks

,

benefits

and a great team alongside you.

Flexible and remote working options

Life Assurance

- 3 times salary

Overtime payment- time plus one third

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellbeing Support with Fortis Therapy Training

22 days annual leave

plus bank holidays

(increasing with service)

Professional subscription membership

An additional day off at Christmas

Pension

Regular Social Events

Networking opportunities

Be part of the

UK200 network

Cycle to work scheme

Dress for your day

Charitable Events

Free eye tests

Need to know a bit more about us?

Forrester Boyd is one of the largest independent chartered accountancy practices with offices in Grimsby, Louth, Scunthorpe, Skegness, Beverley and Lincoln. We offer a full spectrum of accountancy, audit, tax and business advisory services to a wide and diverse client base. We have a pro-active and forward thinking partnership, who are driven to deliver continual growth and development of the practice. We have 16 partners with an average age of 40 who are very focussed on continual improvement and development of the firm, its services, its efficiency and its teams.

This provides a really great place to work. We support our people by nurturing talent, providing opportunities for progression and career development, and recruiting the best people to join our firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds LS1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Can you drive? Do you have audit experience in practice? Are you at a commutable distance to Leeds city centre? Are you ACA or ACCA qualified?
Work Location: In person