About Shaw Gibbs Shaw Gibbs is a top 50 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation. Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences. We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant Manager to join our Oxford Accounts team. This is a permanent full time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle). The Role Your key responsibilities will include: Building long lasting client relationships Working on a variety of interesting and complex accounts assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with seniors, manager and partners when required Using a variety of accounting software packages including CCH, Silverfin, Caseware, Alpha Tax, Sage and Xero Developing and applying your technical and commercial knowledge Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Handling a client portfolio Reviewing working papers, statutory accounts and management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations Managing own workload in a timely and efficient manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations Taking responsibility for certain management tasks within the department Supervising, training and assisting more junior members of the team Some line management responsibilities Build productive relationships with team members and colleagues at Shaw Gibbs, adopting a collaborative working approach What we can offer you Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors Hybrid and flexible working A varied role in a talented and experienced team Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills A tailored career progression plan Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme. Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed About You ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist Minimum of 3 years UK practice experience Experience of FRS102 1A is essential Experience of any of the following would be an advantage: SRAs International accounts Consolidated accounts Charity accounts FRS 102 University degree with a 2:1 or higher or 3 good A-Level results (or equivalent) Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills Fully fluent in English, verbal and written Exceptional attention to detail Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly A positive, confident and proactive attitude Create a positive impression with clients and staff Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated Enjoy developing junior staff How to Apply If you wish to apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page. About us Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email. We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.