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Assistant Manager, Accounts

Saffery Llp, Peterborough

Assistant Manager, Accounts

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Saffery Llp, Peterborough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 days ago, 21 May | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 8cb137bee5a3463bb35664881e1664ae

Location ref: Peterborough

Full Job Description

  • We are seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to work in our Peterborough office dealing predominantly with agri business, owner managed businesses and clients in the private wealth and estates sector.
    • Prior experience of working with clients in the rural sector and trusts, whilst desirable, is not essential. The role This is a client facing, fast paced role which includes advisory elements and often deals with high profile clients. The work is varied and ranges from typical year end compliance through to ad-hoc advisory and project work. The client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities. The role is permanent and would suit an AAT or ACCA/ACA qualified accountant who is seeking to consolidate their knowledge of accounts, compliance and trusts, and take it to the next level by building on their advisory, client management and supervisory skills. The candidate would be responsible for working on a variety of clients' affairs, and the role would include (but is not limited to) the following key elements, within agreed deadlines: + Preparation of year-end financial statements + Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects + Preparing management accounts, including reconciling all key account balances and tailoring the presentation specific to each client + Preparation and submission of VAT returns + Review of work prepared by other members of the team + Work planning and annual timetabling + Financial management + Cross-departmental communication Experience of preparing year end accounts using accounts production software such as CCH or an equivalent is also required. The team
  • The Accounts and Trust team is a friendly and supportive team from trainees to Director. The team is collaborative, from Partner through to Trainee and thrives on good communication and teamwork

    The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of financial accounting. Ability to use Excel and Word is essential and knowledge of Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Key Prime, Farmplan as well as CCH AP would be advantageous.
  • The ideal candidate should be hard-working, show initiative and be self-motivated, with the ability to organise their own workload. They should also demonstrate the ability to cope with some repetitive tasks. He/she will display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with partners and clients. He/she will also be a natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and an excellent eye for detail.

    Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.
  • When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people.
  • As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
  • We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal., Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we've built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.
    • We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers. When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.

    Reward and benefits
  • A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
  • Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
  • Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.

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