Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager

Addington Ball; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting recruitment consultancy in Bromsgrove is seeking an Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager to guide clients in financial statements and tax filings. This role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and a supportive team culture, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proactive and hands-on approach, wanting to add value.
• Comfortable reviewing and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Strong accounting background with technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review management accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns.
• Build and manage client relationships in the Film and TV industry.
• Provide guidance on deadlines, filings, and financial queries.

Skills

Proactive customer service approach

Strong IT skills (Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part or fully qualified (ACA / ICAEW, ACCA or similar) OR qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

An Industry role within Practice, combining technical finance and accounting expertise with client interaction. This opportunity moves beyond day-to-day accounting tasks into a position where you can influence and shape a growing team and make a real impact.

An Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager is a trusted advisor for a portfolio of clients, guiding them on financial statements and tax filings, management accounts, and business management, while mentoring junior team members.

A rich and varied role supporting a unique, high-profile client base with rewarding prospects beyond simply keeping the books balanced.

Role

• Review management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT returns with involvement in annual filings
• Build relationships and manage the affairs of a small portfolio of clients, including within the Film and TV industry, acting as their primary point of contact
• Liaise with and advise clients on deadlines, filings and financial queries
• Support Managers and Directors with Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll, Company Secretarial and Onboarding of new clients
• Mentor junior staff, reviewing reports and assisting with training and development
• Contribute to internal process improvements and system development

The Ideal Candidate

• Part or fully qualified (ACA / ICAEW, ACCA or similar) OR qualified by experience
• Proactive, hands on and customer service focussed approach, wanting to add value and make a difference
• Accounting background within professional services or industry with strong technical knowledge
• Strong IT skills with Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
• Comfortable reviewing, mentoring and guiding junior colleagues

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and Bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working with full home working set-up, in a supportive team culture
• Parking permit and relaxed dress code
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day after your first year
• Pension contributions above statutory minimum and Health plan
• Clear progression pathway to management and beyond
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with household names and high-profile individuals

How to Find Out More

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager