Assistant Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission is to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships. Our people drive our business forward, and we offer future-focused career opportunities while supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2,500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Audit & Accounts Supervisor to join our Chester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, working with a diverse portfolio of clients, leading audit and accounting projects, and helping shape the growth of a supportive, ambitious team.

• Oversee and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high standards and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead the preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts, along with related tax, VAT, and PAYE submissions.
• Support and develop junior team members, reviewing work and providing guidance to maintain quality outputs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering proactive solutions and timely responses.
• Coordinate workloads effectively, prioritising tasks and preparing deliverables for senior management review.
• Ensure accurate time recording and contribute to successful fee recovery across engagements.

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience in practice.
• Extensive experience in both audit and accounts within an accountancy firm is essential.

• Excellent communication skills with a confident, client-focused approach.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• A team leader who enjoys mentoring and working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero) is advantageous.
• A passion for supporting SME clients with practical, high-quality advice.

Hybrid

Competitive

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with opt-in insurances at corporate rates (level of seniority dependent)
• Examples: PMI (single or family), Critical Illness Cover, Cash plan, Cycle to work, Eye care, Dental