Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager

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

Job summary

A financial services consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee client relationships and guide clients through financial statements and tax filings. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and a supportive team culture, with a focus on professional development and clear progression pathways. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background and excellent communication skills, with the chance to work with high-profile clients in the Film and TV industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Health plan

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced in accounting.
• Accounting background within professional services or industry.
• Mentorship experience with junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Review management accounts and annual filings.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, especially in Film and TV.
• Advise clients on financial queries and deadlines.
• Support team in various accounting tasks.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Proactive customer service approach

Strong communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

IT skills (Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

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.