Accounts Assistant Manager (Part-Time)

Rowland Recruitment are working with an established firm of accountants in Colchester who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant Manager on a part-time basis. They are looking for someone who can work 3 days a week and are offering an agile working pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys a varied role, combining technical accounts work with team supervision and client relationship management. The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting a diverse portfolio of clients while helping to develop junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing year-end statutory accounts prepared by the team.
• Preparing and reviewing group accounts and consolidations.
• Working closely with the audit team to resolve accounting queries.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations.
• Managing filing deadlines and ensuring all compliance obligations are met.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing advice and resolving queries.
• Monitoring workflow across a portfolio of clients and keeping projects on track.
• Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Assisting with budgeting, work allocation and team performance monitoring.
• Liaising with colleagues across different service lines to provide a high standard of client service.
• Keeping up to date with relevant accounting standards and regulatory changes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Hold a professional accountancy qualification or possess strong relevant experience.
• Have experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Be confident producing consolidated financial statements.
• Have previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Possess strong communication and organisational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple deadlines and client requirements effectively.
• Be comfortable building relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Have experience using a variety of accounting software packages.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Flexible, part-time hours/22.5 hours across three days per week.
• Hybrid/agile working arrangement.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a broad range of clients and sectors.
• Ongoing professional development and career support.
• Generous holiday entitlement and benefits package.

If you are looking for a part-time opportunity where you can combine technical expertise with team leadership and client facing responsibilities, we would be pleased to hear from you. For more information, please contact Louisa Rowland at Rowland Recruitment.