Job Title: Assistant Manager
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Location: InvernessSalary: Based on ExperienceOur client is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join their Inverness office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse client portfolio, preparing year-end accounts and financial statements, reviewing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House regulations. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge across UK GAAP frameworks, corporation tax, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations, alongside proficiency in software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS, and Excel. The candidate will also supervise and mentor junior staff, oversee workflow planning, support process improvements, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering a high standard of service and accuracy.Technical Skills:Extensive experience preparing year-end accounts for: Sole tradersPartnershipsLimited companies
Preparation of financial statementsPreparing working papers and audit files (if required).Knowledge of FRS 105, FRS 102 (1A), and other UK GAAP frameworksAdjusting journal entries, accruals, and prepaymentsReconciling balance sheet accounts including bank, control, and suspense accountsCorrectly dealing with HP, leases and loansGood working knowledge of director’s loans, dividends and S455 taxFamiliarity with trial balance reviews and correcting entriesPreparing corporation tax computations and basic personal tax returnsSound understanding of VAT and VAT return preparationReview and preparation of management accounts and relevant reports for clientsEnsuring all financial records are compliant with HMRC and Companies House regulationsReviewing work prepared by junior team members for quality and accuracySoftware Skills:Proficient in accounting software, including: XeroQuickBooks OnlineFreeagentSage 50 / Sage Business Cloud
Experience using tax and accounts production software IRISSkilled in Microsoft ExcelComfortable working with digital document and workflow systems (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc)Familiar with practice management systems- Iris and SPSInterpersonal & Communication Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to present financial information clearly to non-finance individualsSkilled at handling client queries, meetings, and correspondenceBuilds strong, long-term relationships with clients and internal teamsDiplomatic and professional when managing sensitive client or staff issuesOrganisational & Analytical Skills:Strong attention to detail and high accuracy standardsCapable of analysing financial data to identify trends or discrepanciesWell-organised and efficient under pressureEffective multitasking and time management skillsProactive and solution-oriented with continuous improvement mindsetAble to manage competing demands and tight deadlines across clientsSupervisory & Leadership xwzovoh Skills:Supervising and mentoring junior team members and traineesReviewing and providing feedback on work prepared by junior staffLeading by example in quality of work and client serviceSupporting professional development and training plansConducting or contributing to performance reviewsEncouraging adherence to internal processes and best practicesManagement Skills:Managing a portfolio of clients across different sectorsPlanning and monitoring workflow to ensure deadlines are metOverseeing job allocation and team capacity planningReviewing client profitability and identifying efficiency improvementsDeveloping and maintaining strong client relationshipsLiaising with partners to provide updates on client work and issuesAssisting with practice development initiatives and internal improvementsSupporting the implementation of new systems and processesEnsuring compliance with internal controls and quality assurance standards (e.g. ISQM 1)…