Assistant Manager

The Role We are looking for a motivated Assistant Manager to join our outsourced accounting practice as we work towards building the best outsourced accounting service in the UK. In this role, you will support the day-to-day management of client portfolios, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of bookkeeping, management accounts, and financial reporting services. You will work closely with senior management to oversee a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, acting as a key point of contact for client queries and helping to maintain strong, long-term relationships. A solid grounding in accounting principles and experience working within a practice environment are essential.As Assistant Manager, you will also play an important role in supervising and developing the junior and offshore members of the team, reviewing their work and providing guidance to maintain the high standards our clients expect. You will contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping to streamline workflows and leverage cloud-based accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional — ideally part-qualified or fully qualified (AAT, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) — looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and growing practice.About AMS GroupAMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with over 40 years of experience and a strong advisory‑led approach. From our roots as a family‑run practice, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with 200+ colleagues across 14 offices, supported by continued organic growth and a successful M&A strategy. We provide bespoke, end‑to‑end services built on our belief that “Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it.”Our Corporate Finance team advises shareholders, management teams, private equity houses and financial institutions across transactions typically ranging from £5m to £100m.Key Responsibilities Act as primary point of contact for portfolio of clients and building long lasting relationshipsTake ownership of client workflows, driving timely completion of all deliverablesReviewing and signing off on work prepared by junior team membersSupervising and mentoring junior and semi-senior staffContributing to workflow planning and capacity managementIdentifying and implementing process improvementsSupporting senior management with proposals and onboarding of new clientsEnsuring client work meets compliance requirementsKey Skills & ExperienceSolid understanding of bookkeeping and management accounts preparationKnowledge of UK accounting standards and relevant compliance requirementsProficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or SageConfident communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationshipsAbility to manage client expectations and handle queries professionallyExperience managing a portfolio of clients within a practice environmentAbility to review work, provide constructive feedback, and develop othersStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesAmbition to grow within a fast-paced, forward-thinking practiceBenefits PackageCompetitive Salary25 days Holiday (Buy an extra 5 days)Birthday offPension schemeCompany BonusEnhanced parental payHealth cash planCompany sick payPerkboxAMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.