At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and oversee accounting assignments while providing technical support to team members.
- Company: Join Armstrong Watson, a growing accountancy practice based in Kendal, known for its supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and health cash plan along with flexible working options.
- Other info: The position allows for smart working, balancing home and remote work effectively.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team and shape future growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates must be ICAS, ACA, or ACCA qualified with experience in an accountancy practice.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are now recruiting for a Business Services Assistant Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our growing team in Kendal.
The Role
- Ensuring accounting assignments are conducted in accordance with Armstrong Watson procedures for their portfolio of clients
- Being a main contact for clients and ensuring their queries are dealt with in a timely manner
- Briefing Business Services Assistants / Seniors appropriately at the start of an assignment ensuring the job plan and budget are clearly understood and approved
- Overseeing and providing technical support to Business Services Assistants / Seniors
- Defining formal objectives for Business Services Assistants / Seniors
- Managing your own portfolio and communicating with the relevant Business Services Partner to ensure internal and external deadlines are met
The Candidate
- A Full UK Driving Licence
- Either ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
- Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an Accountancy practice
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
- A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
- Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
- Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
- Keen to become part of a dynamic team
The Benefits
- Competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
- Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
- Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
- Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
- Paid flu jabs and eye tests
- Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
- Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
- Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
- Paid professional membership fees
Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager employer: Armstrong Watson LLP
Armstrong Watson is located in Kendal and offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and health cash plan. The firm values continuous professional development, providing access to training courses and materials for its employees.
We think you need these skills to ace Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
Accounting Skills
Client Management
Technical Support
Team Leadership
Workload Prioritisation
Problem-Solving Skills
Organisational Skills
