Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager

Addington Ball; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance services firm in Bromsgrove is looking for an Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager to provide technical finance expertise while managing a client portfolio. In this hybrid role, you will engage directly with clients, guiding them through financial statements and tax filings. As a mentor to junior team members, you'll also contribute to internal processes and system development. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a clear pathway for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Health plan

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background within professional services or industry with technical knowledge.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and build client relationships.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to add value in service.

Responsibilities

• Review management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Build relationships and manage a small portfolio of clients.
• Liaise with and advise clients on financial queries.
• Support Managers and Directors with various financial tasks.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Proactive customer service

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills with Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage

Education

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

Job description

"An Industry role within Practice", that's how my client described this opportunity.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical finance and accounting expertise with client interaction, this could be the perfect opportunity to move beyond day-to-day accounting tasks and into a position where you'll make a real impact.

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

A rich and varied role, supporting a unique, fascinating and high-profile client base which can be hugely rewarding, this isn't just about keeping the books balanced - it's about building relationships, influencing processes and shaping the future of a growing team.

Role Overview

• 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.

Want 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.