Austin Rose
Accounts Assistant Manager
Accounts Assistant Manager at Austin Rose, based in Colchester, East of England, paying £40,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Colchester, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
5% below the typical rate for accountant
Reference job/accounts-assistant-manager-2296
About the role
Accounts Assistant Manager | Top 20 Firm | Bristol
Are you an ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualified Accounts Senior Associate or Assistant Manager with proven public practice experience looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to build upon your technical compliance expertise in statutory accounts and trusts by leading high-value client relationships and advisory projects within a dedicated Landed Estates and Agriculture practice?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to join a highly regarded 24-person Accounts and Trust team in Bristol. Working directly alongside experienced Directors and Partners, you will manage a varied portfolio of corporate clients, partnerships, trusts, and landed estates while accelerating your path toward full manager grade.
About the Firm
This Top 20 Firm is one of the UK’s leading chartered accountancy and business advisory practices, renowned for delivering tailored advice to high-net-worth individuals, landed estates, agricultural businesses, and dynamic private corporate groups. Combining deep regional market expertise with international network connectivity, the firm prides itself on maintaining a collaborative, personal working culture.
Operating out of a modern office home to over 125 staff and 8 partners, the Bristol practice offers the personal, supportive feel of a close-knit office alongside the extensive technical resources, structured training, and career pathing of a major national firm.
Responsibilities
As an Accounts Assistant Manager you will:
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Lead a varied client portfolio covering landed estates, agriculture, property development, manufacturing, trusts, and commercial entities.
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Prepare and review complex statutory year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, LLPs, trusts, and charities.
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Take ownership of ad-hoc commercial advisory and special consultancy projects under partner guidance.
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Assist managers in managing portfolio workflow, timetabling, client billing, and fee allocations.
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Review year-end accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns completed by junior team members, providing technical coaching and feedback.
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Advise clients on cloud accounting software set-up and system maintenance (including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Key Prime, Farmplan, and CCH AP).
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Build and maintain trusted long-term client relationships, acting as a direct daily contact for financial and commercial queries.
What You’ll Receive
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35-hour standard working week with core hours from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Reference: job/accounts-assistant-manager-2296 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Austin Rose
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