Accounts Assistant Manager - Business Services

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Business Services team. This role can be focused on audit, accounts, or a blend of both, depending on your background and interests. You'll play a key part in delivering high-quality client service while mentoring and developing our junior team members.,

• Leading and reviewing client engagements, including accounts preparation, tax returns, and audit fieldwork.
• Providing hands-on support and guidance to Associates through training, mentoring, and support with professional exams.
• Conducting 1-2-1s and contributing to performance reviews and development planning.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes for new team members.
• Ensuring client work is delivered accurately, on time, and in line with our quality standards.
• Working with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement in processes and training.
• Collaborating across teams and attending client sites when required.

We're looking for someone who enjoys developing others, takes pride in high standards of client delivery, and is ready to take a proactive role in team leadership.

What you'll bring:

• Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience (AAT Level 4 qualified with 5 years practice experience will be considered).
• Previous experience in practice, with exposure to audit and/or accounts work.
• Confidence reviewing work and coaching junior colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, both personally and within the team.
• Willingness to travel across Monahans offices and client premises as needed.

Monahans is proud to be part of the Sumer Group, one of the UK's fastest-growing business advisory firms. With deep roots in the South West, we work closely with a wide range of clients - from ambitious start-ups to well-established businesses - delivering accountancy, audit, and tax services tailored to their needs. At Monahans, we’re focused on building strong relationships and creating a supportive environment where our people thrive.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and merit-based reviews.
• Health and wellness benefits including private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave.
• Generous support policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme.
• Additional perks like the myMonahans benefits platform, volunteer leave, social events, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Our mission at Monahans is to use our business as a force for good by making a positive impact on our community and driving positive change in the world.