Full job descriptionAccounts Manager / Assistant Manager
Bury St Edmunds
£44,000 - £60,000
An established and highly regarded accountancy firm is seeking an Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager to join its Corporate Services team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a technically focused, non-audit role working with medium-sized and larger corporate entities, offering exposure to complex financial reporting, corporation tax and advisory assignments. The position would suit an experienced accounts professional who enjoys problem-solving, technical work and supporting clients with high-quality accounting and compliance services within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Role Responsibilities
Managing a portfolio of corporate clients, delivering high-quality accounting, compliance and advisory services.
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for medium-sized and larger entities, including consolidations and complex financial reporting matters.
Overseeing corporation tax and VAT compliance, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
Assisting with specialist assignments, technical accounting matters and ad hoc client projects.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and practical financial guidance.
Supervising assignments and reviewing work prepared by junior team members.
Supporting and mentoring junior staff through coaching, feedback and technical development.
Managing budgets, monitoring assignment profitability and raising client invoices.
Liaising with internal teams to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
Contributing to team training, continuous improvement initiatives and business development activities.
Attending networking events and supporting the wider promotion of the firm’s services.
Conducting appraisals, quarterly reviews and day-to-day management responsibilities for direct reports.
Personal Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience, with relevant post-qualified experience.
Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and corporation tax.
Experience working with medium-sized or larger corporate entities.
Confident handling complex accounting matters and technical assignments.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Commercially aware with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements and regularly reviewed hybrid working options.
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
Ongoing training, leadership development and CPD support.
Paid professional subscriptions and study support where applicable.
Enhanced maternity and sick pay schemes.
Life assurance and income protection cover.
Health cashback plan including dental, optical and physiotherapy support.
Wellbeing programme including counselling, mental health and legal support.
Tax-efficient pension scheme.
Team social events, fundraising activities and office-wide initiatives.
If you are looking for a technically focused role with variety, responsibility and strong career development opportunities, apply today.


Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.