Accounts Outsourcing Assistant Manager

Brewer Morris; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Manager in Accounts & Finance based in London. This role involves delivering outsourced finance services, managing client relationships, and developing junior staff. Ideal candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with substantial experience in a UK accountancy practice and strong knowledge of UK GAAP.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in delivering end-to-end outsourced finance services.
• Manage client relationships as a trusted point of contact.
• Lead and supervise assignments, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues for cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Coaching junior staff

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Cloud accounting platforms

Finance automation tools

Job description

Overview

I am working with a Top 20 Practice firm who are looking to strengthen their Accounts & Finance division through hiring an Assistant Manager. This is ideally positioned for someone with a strong background in a UK Accountancy Practice, preferably from another accounts outsourcing team, or otherwise an Auditor keen on transitioning towards Accounts.

You will play a key role in delivering outsourced finance services to a range of the firm’s clients, focusing on annual compliance, relationship management, and day-to-day financial operations. You’ll also contribute to the development of junior staff and collaborate across service lines to deliver a premium client experience, and work towards becoming a trusted client correspondent who will develop towards prospecting new business too.

Key Responsibilities

• Support managers in delivering a high-quality, end-to-end outsourced finance service. This will be provided to clients across a range of sizes and sectors
• Manage client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact for finance-related queries and compliance matters.
• Lead and supervise assignments, ensuring timely delivery of services such as bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end financial statements.
• Apply UK accounting standards (FRS 101, FRS 102, FRS 105 etc.) across a variety of industries and specialist sectors.
• Oversee project management tasks including WIP tracking, billing, and workflow coordination.
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support in technical and soft skill areas.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK to support cross-functional initiatives and contribute to business development efforts.

Background

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice, ideally within an accounting advisory or outsourcing team
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver compliance services
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Familiarity with cloud accounting platforms and finance automation tools

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