At Simmons Gainsford LLP, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy firm, renowned for delivering high-quality audit, tax, and consulting services, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We partner with a diverse range of clients,
helping them navigate complex financial management and compliance challenges. With a client-centric approach, we provide tailored solutions to meet SMEs' unique needs, building long-term relationships based on trust and expertise The Role As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in leading an effective team, managing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional audit services. Your work will focus on maintaining high standards of compliance and quality, while
also driving value and business growth. Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Lead, manage, develop, and coach an effective audit team to achieve exceptional results. Audit Oversight : Oversee the completion of audit assignments, including assessing controls, systems, and planning, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Quality Assurance:
Review audit work, maintaining high technical and professional standards. Client Relationships:
Build and maintain strong relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to clients on audit, risk management, and financial reporting matters. Business Development:
Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, deliver added value, and contribute to business growth. Process Improvement : Collaborate with HR, IT, and Marketing to evaluate and enhance working processes. Strategic Thinking:
Understand clients’ needs, their businesses, and key risks, developing tailored audit strategies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience. Demonstrated ability to manage an audit to deliver high-quality services. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Proven ability to develop long-term client relationships and deliver added value. Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Familiarity with audit software such as Caseware, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable Working knowledge of HAT audit methodology would be useful. You may be the sort of person who is: Strategic Thinker:
Able to see the bigger picture and tailor audit strategies to align with client goals and organisational objectives. Client-Focused Advisor : Skilled at building trusted relationships, understanding client needs, and providing valuable insights to support their business growth. Inspiring Leader : Capable of motivating and developing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Problem Solver : Proactive in identifying challenges early, developing innovative solutions, and preventing recurrence. Results-Driven Professional : Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes within deadlines while managing resources effectively. Commercially Aware:
Strong business acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities and drive revenue growth. Benefits
We offer a competitive package that includes: Dress for the day Flexible and hybrid working Early finish Fridays during Summer Up to 25 days holiday and 3 extra days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year Employee discount scheme Season ticket loan Wedding/Civil Partnership Gift Employee assistance programme Private medical insurance Death in service Social events Discretionary bonus About Simmons Gainsford
Our size and ethos means that we have a natural empathy with entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses. Our client base is diverse and includes media, entertainment, retail, property, hospitality, manufacturing, recruitment, lawyers and charities.
Our remit is to solve problems and create solutions so the compliance work - such as audits and tax returns - is complemented by creative business and strategic planning. We have grown steadily over the years but not to an extent that we don’t know one another. We’re fortunate in that we have the following teams: Audit & Accounts, Corporate, Personal and Indirect Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, IT, HR and Internal Accounts so
we can all work together to help businesses as we offer a wide range of advice and solutions. We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We’re not going to deny that it can be a demanding environment at times - but that’s a great one in which to learn and grow stronger in our knowledge - and we don’t have
a late hours’ culture. Our Partners and Managers are approachable, incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing an individual career and personal development path for all our staff. Many of them began as trainees themselves so they understand the journey ahead for our new
trainees as they mentor them. We offer CPD training throughout the year as it’s important that our clients receive the most up to date and relevant advice, and our staff are continuously learning so they are empowered by their knowledge. There is always the opportunity for individuals
to suggest any ad hoc courses. We are a sociable bunch too! As well as our annual firm-wide seasonal events, we have a social club who think of even more innovative ways to have fun throughout the year. We also like to keep everyone updated - and share ideas - by having regular team briefings, employee focus groups and staff meetings.
helping them navigate complex financial management and compliance challenges. With a client-centric approach, we provide tailored solutions to meet SMEs' unique needs, building long-term relationships based on trust and expertise The Role As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in leading an effective team, managing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional audit services. Your work will focus on maintaining high standards of compliance and quality, while
also driving value and business growth. Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Lead, manage, develop, and coach an effective audit team to achieve exceptional results. Audit Oversight : Oversee the completion of audit assignments, including assessing controls, systems, and planning, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Quality Assurance:
Review audit work, maintaining high technical and professional standards. Client Relationships:
Build and maintain strong relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to clients on audit, risk management, and financial reporting matters. Business Development:
Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, deliver added value, and contribute to business growth. Process Improvement : Collaborate with HR, IT, and Marketing to evaluate and enhance working processes. Strategic Thinking:
Understand clients’ needs, their businesses, and key risks, developing tailored audit strategies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience. Demonstrated ability to manage an audit to deliver high-quality services. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Proven ability to develop long-term client relationships and deliver added value. Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Familiarity with audit software such as Caseware, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable Working knowledge of HAT audit methodology would be useful. You may be the sort of person who is: Strategic Thinker:
Able to see the bigger picture and tailor audit strategies to align with client goals and organisational objectives. Client-Focused Advisor : Skilled at building trusted relationships, understanding client needs, and providing valuable insights to support their business growth. Inspiring Leader : Capable of motivating and developing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Problem Solver : Proactive in identifying challenges early, developing innovative solutions, and preventing recurrence. Results-Driven Professional : Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes within deadlines while managing resources effectively. Commercially Aware:
Strong business acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities and drive revenue growth. Benefits
We offer a competitive package that includes: Dress for the day Flexible and hybrid working Early finish Fridays during Summer Up to 25 days holiday and 3 extra days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year Employee discount scheme Season ticket loan Wedding/Civil Partnership Gift Employee assistance programme Private medical insurance Death in service Social events Discretionary bonus About Simmons Gainsford
Our size and ethos means that we have a natural empathy with entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses. Our client base is diverse and includes media, entertainment, retail, property, hospitality, manufacturing, recruitment, lawyers and charities.
Our remit is to solve problems and create solutions so the compliance work - such as audits and tax returns - is complemented by creative business and strategic planning. We have grown steadily over the years but not to an extent that we don’t know one another. We’re fortunate in that we have the following teams: Audit & Accounts, Corporate, Personal and Indirect Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, IT, HR and Internal Accounts so
we can all work together to help businesses as we offer a wide range of advice and solutions. We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We’re not going to deny that it can be a demanding environment at times - but that’s a great one in which to learn and grow stronger in our knowledge - and we don’t have
a late hours’ culture. Our Partners and Managers are approachable, incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing an individual career and personal development path for all our staff. Many of them began as trainees themselves so they understand the journey ahead for our new
trainees as they mentor them. We offer CPD training throughout the year as it’s important that our clients receive the most up to date and relevant advice, and our staff are continuously learning so they are empowered by their knowledge. There is always the opportunity for individuals
to suggest any ad hoc courses. We are a sociable bunch too! As well as our annual firm-wide seasonal events, we have a social club who think of even more innovative ways to have fun throughout the year. We also like to keep everyone updated - and share ideas - by having regular team briefings, employee focus groups and staff meetings.
