Assistant Manager

RecruitBlock; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Employee equity scheme

Employee equity scheme

Relocation & Visa Sponsorship

Job summary

A leading digital asset advisory firm in London is seeking a qualified accountant to deliver end-to-end financial services focused on crypto and blockchain. The ideal candidate has an ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification and strong audit experience, preferably from Big 4 firms. This full-time role offers professional development opportunities in a fast-paced environment, with benefits like private medical insurance and a generous annual leave policy.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in audit or financial accounting, ideally from Big 4.
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accounting, audit, and advisory services for digital asset clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements for blockchain-native businesses.
• Lead audits and advise senior stakeholders on valuation.
• Guide clients on financial management, tax structuring, governance, and corporate organisation.
• Assist clients in navigating crypto taxation and global regulatory compliance.
• Apply tech-led tools to optimise audit and advisory efficiency.
• Stay ahead of market trends and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial accounting

IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Step beyond traditional finance and help build the accounting infrastructure powering the decentralised economy. Join a high-growth specialist firm advising top crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, Web3 projects, and digital asset funds globally. Collaborate with ex-Big 4 and investment banking professionals while leveraging AI, blockchain, and proprietary tools to deliver next-generation financial advisory.

This role is based in London (Fitzrovia). The firm is able to provide visa sponsorship, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to move to London to advance their career and benefit from exceptional professional development in Web3, digital assets and blockchain accounting.

Your Mission

• Deliver end-to-end accounting, audit, and advisory services for digital asset clients across Crypto, DeFi, Web3, and Digital Assets.
• Own complex financial projects: token accounting, proof-of-reserve audits, treasury management, and tax structuring.
• Leverage proprietary software to elevate reporting and advisory capabilities.
• Collaborate with Partners and Managers on strategic and technical challenges.
• Contribute to shaping emerging crypto accounting protocols and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for blockchain-native businesses.
• Lead audits, reviews, and assurance projects in the digital asset ecosystem.
• Advise senior stakeholders on valuation, treasury, and token economics.
• Guide clients on financial management, tax structuring, governance, and corporate organisation.
• Assist clients in navigating crypto taxation and global regulatory compliance.
• Apply tech-led tools to optimise audit and advisory efficiency.
• Stay ahead of market trends and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Must-Have Experience

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent chartered professional qualification.
• Solid audit or financial accounting experience, ideally from Big 4.
• Strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge and high-growth business accounting expertise.
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting challenges.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for crypto, blockchain, and digital assets.
• Curiosity and eagerness to tackle cutting-edge financial challenges.
• Confidence managing multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Integrity, initiative, and ambition to thrive in a scale-up environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence clients and internal teams.

What’s on Offer

• Benefits: Private medical insurance, pension scheme, generous annual leave, employee equity scheme
• Training: Comprehensive digital asset and crypto sector training
• Relocation & Visa Sponsorship: Available for exceptional candidates moving to London

Interview Process

• 30-minute consultation with Paul Owen FCA
• Partner interview
• Technical interview with partners

Apply Now

RecruitBlock is proud to partner with this pioneering digital asset accounting and advisory firm to find their next qualified accountant. This is a unique opportunity for candidates based in the UK who are looking to relocate to London with sponsorship and professionals seeking to move to London to enhance their career and experience the city. Apply via RecruitBlock today.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance

Industries

• Financial Services, Accounting, and Banking