Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager

Department: Business Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kendal

Description

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation and to be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work. This reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where both emerging and experienced talent can continuously learn, develop, and grow.

The Role

We are now recruiting for a Business Services Assistant Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our growing team in Kendal.

We can offer the successful candidate a fast tracked Personal Development Plan (PDP) and the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients from a number of different sectors. We are willing to consider both full time and part time candidates for this position and can be flexible when agreeing an exact working pattern.

The main elements of this role will include:

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

Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

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

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a 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

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you're with us... we're with you.

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About Armstrong Watson