Accounts Assistant Manager

1 month ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Kreston Reeves LLP Full time

We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to join our team in Chichester on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office). Our expanding team serves a diverse range of clients, ranging from sole traders to multi-million-pound businesses with a global presence - this diverse clientele brings a rich variety to the role. This position offers a fantastic chance for your professional growth, allowing you to specialize if desired and if the workload permits.

About the role

As an Accounts Assistant Manager, you will manage, support and develop a client portfolio ensuring the optimisation of client advocacy and fee levels within the assigned portfolio. Your key responsibilities as an Accounts Assistant Manager include but are not limited to:

  • Plan and prioritise client Accounts work and ensure establishment of scope and budget for each piece of client Accounts work under own control and ensure adequate briefing to team members where relevant.
  • Preparation and delegation of key client Accounts work.
  • Supervise the progress of work and maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders, providing updates on the advancement of tasks.
  • Work directly with clients to develop those relationships and expand advisory services delivered.
  • Opportunities to represent the firm at networking events to build our profile locally
  • Ensure timely preparation of bills for own client Accounts work and ensure they are promptly sent to the client.

What we're looking for

  • ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
  • Ability to prioritise workload and adaptable
  • Someone who has an enquiring nature
  • Team player who can work independently when required

What we can offer

  • Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, Westfield Health Cash Plan, income protection. Options to increase pension, life assurance and healthcare cash plan (for yourself and/or family)
  • Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying (up to 5 days)
  • Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, employee assistance programme and counselling
  • Physical wellbeing – we also offer voluntary benefits such as BUPA PMI/Westfield Hospital Treatment insurance, critical illness insurance, BMI health assessment, GymFlex, annual flu jab
  • Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
  • Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
  • Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
  • ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
  • Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, travel insurance, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

About Kreston Reeves

With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients' needs.

We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice.

Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions.

We're proud to be B CorpTM certified, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social and governance programme which is central to our purpose and vision. We actively encourage all our colleagues to give back to their local communities whenever they can.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.



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