Accountancy Assistant Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 + Hybrid Working & Clear Progression

Location: Leeds

Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to step into a role that offers genuine responsibility, client exposure and a clear pathway towards senior leadership?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced Accountancy Assistant Manager to join its growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys managing client relationships, developing junior staff and delivering high-quality advisory services alongside core compliance work.

With a strong reputation, modern working practices and a supportive culture, this role offers the chance to accelerate your career within a progressive and people-focused practice.

The Role

As an Accountancy Assistant Manager, you will support senior leadership whilst managing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.

You will be responsible for delivering exceptional client service, reviewing technical work and helping to drive the continued success of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME, owner-managed business and corporate clients
• Reviewing statutory accounts prepared by junior team members
• Reviewing and overseeing corporation tax and personal tax compliance
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing proactive advice
• Supporting Partners and Managers with client meetings and advisory projects
• Monitoring workflow, deadlines and team performance
• Assisting with staff development, mentoring and performance management
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and add value to clients
• Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Minimum 4-6 years' UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong experience gained within a professional accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio
• Excellent understanding of UK statutory accounts preparation
• Experience reviewing accounts and tax compliance work
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Demonstrable experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively

Technical Skills

The successful candidate will ideally have experience with:

• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• IRIS or similar practice management software
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Cloud accounting systems and digital bookkeeping platforms

Career Progression Opportunities

This position has a clearly defined progression pathway and would suit an ambitious accountant seeking long-term advancement.

Potential future opportunities include:

• Progression to Manager level
• Increased advisory and strategic client responsibilities
• Leadership and people management development
• Participation in business development initiatives
• Exposure to larger and more complex client portfolios

Salary & Benefits

Package on Offer

• £42,000 - £55,000 basic salary depending on qualifications and experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Structured career progression plan
• Modern Leeds office location
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Regular social and team-building events
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base

Apply Today

If you are an experienced accountancy practice professional looking for a role that combines client management, technical excellence and genuine career progression, we would be delighted to speak with you.

For a confidential discussion or to submit your application, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All enquiries and applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.