Accounts Assistant Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Central London is looking for an Accounts Assistant Manager to oversee accounts preparation and manage junior staff. The ideal candidate should have strong UK GAAP knowledge, experience with accounting software, and robust interpersonal skills. This role also involves ensuring client satisfaction and working on diverse projects. Great benefits include private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cashback scheme

Life Insurance

Wellbeing support

Social events

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 1a and FRS 105).
• Confident managing and developing junior staff.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple jobs under time and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounts preparation.
• Supervise work of offshore and in-house teams.
• Liaise with tax and other departments.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

CaseWare Accounts

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

We're recruiting for an established and highly regarded professional services firm in Central London, seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager to join their Corporate Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse client base, from premium hospitality and property groups to international corporates and well-known names in music, entertainment, and sport.

What you will be doing as an Accounts Assistant Manager

• Manage all aspects of accounts preparation, including reviewing accounts files and financial statements disclosures.
• Supervise and oversee work conducted by both offshore and in-house teams.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior team members.
• Delegate tasks clearly and manage workloads effectively across multiple projects.
• Oversee workflow scheduling to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
• Liaise with tax and other departments for seamless service delivery.
• Maintain client relationships, resolving queries and ensuring exceptional service.
• Assist with management reporting and special projects as required.
• Monitor WIP and keep senior managers informed of issues or overruns.

What you will need to succeed as an Accounts Assistant Manager

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 1a and FRS 105).
• Skilled in accounting software (CaseWare Accounts, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage).
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident managing and developing junior staff.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple jobs under time and budget constraints.
• Strong commercial and risk awareness.

Why join this firm?

• Private medical insurance
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 extra days over the December break
• Cashback scheme for medical expenses
• Group Life Insurance
• Mental wellbeing and physical health support
• Regular social events - rooftop drinks, breakfasts, and more
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!

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