Job Description

Business Services Assistant/ Assistant Manager

Bury St Edmunds

Up to 50,000

A supportive and sociable accountancy practice is looking for a motivated part-qualified Accountant or a recently qualified Assistant Manager to join a dynamic Business Services team in its modern office. This is a position with the potential for a combination of office-based and home working depending on experience.

Role Responsibilities

Prepare financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Handle corporate and personal tax compliance. Engage directly with clients to resolve queries and discuss financial statements, providing advice and guidance where required. At Assistant Manager level, support the development of junior staff, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, in the office or on client sites. Travel to client sites as required (UK driving licence and access to own transport necessary).

Personal Requirements

Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a UK accountancy practice with client-facing responsibilities. Assistant level: Part-qualified (AAT Level 4+) or in-progress ICAEW/ACCA studies. Assistant Manager level: Recently ICAEW/ACCA qualified, aiming to grow a long-term career in practice. Strong IT skills and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel) and accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage; experience with CCH desirable). Practical experience in accounts preparation, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and personal and corporate tax. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with a range of clients. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organised and capable of identifying and resolving issues independently. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a friendly, growth-focused team with excellent prospects for development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a well-respected Business Services team in a picturesque, rural location.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 50,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bury St. Edmunds IP28 6JY