The Corporate Accounts Assistant Manager will prepare and review financial statements, manage client portfolios, provide training to juniors, and support business development.
Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich, Worcester, and Birmingham. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for providing excellent client service, Ballards provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors.
Due to business growth, we are looking for a skilled accounting professional to join our Corporate Audit and Accounts team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a varied and dynamic client base, take ownership of meaningful projects, and play an influential role in shaping the development of our people, processes, and technical capability. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking department where your ideas, expertise and ambition will be valued.
About the role:
- Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102 1A, FRS 102, FRS 101)
- Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements for groups with complex structures
- Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
- Producing statutory accounts for audit clients and collaborating closely with audit teams
- Managing a small portfolio of clients, including year-end filings, billing, WIP monitoring and supporting fee proposals
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
- Providing guidance, feedback and on-the-job training to junior colleagues
- Assisting in the delivery of accounts-related training sessions across the department
- Supporting the enhancement of accounting processes, templates and technical resources
- Completing ad hoc client tasks and engaging in networking and business development opportunities
- Working collaboratively across the corporate division to support other delivery teams where needed
- Promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive team culture
About you:
- A strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
- Confident preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
- Enjoy working with a range of business structures, including complex groups
- Organised, proactive and comfortable managing your own portfolio of clients
- Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues and build strong working relationships
- Take a supportive, developmental approach when reviewing the work of junior team members
- Keen to contribute to training, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement within the department
- Work collaboratively with audit teams and other delivery groups
- Bring professionalism, initiative and an interest in networking and business development
- Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in your day-to-day work
About the rewards:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Career progression
- Electric Car scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Enhanced Family Pay – maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support
Top Skills
Frs 101
Frs 102
Frs 102 1A
Uk Gaap
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