Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP, a leading UK business advisory firm, is seeking a qualified ACA/ACCA to join its Financial Reporting team in London as an Assistant Manager. You will own complex financial statements, IFRS conversions, and group reporting for listed and investor-backed clients.

The role demands strong technical accounting expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while coaching junior staff. A proactive, deadline-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Experience preparing complex financial statements under IFRS/UK GAAP across all line items.
• Proven ability to research complex technical accounting topics and apply to client circumstances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with methodical data interpretation.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Evidence of coaching junior staff.
• Proactive team player with positive attitude.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Flexible to tight deadlines and critical project points.
• Strong time management and delivery capability.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements under IFRS and FRS 101/102.
• IFRS conversions.
• Preparation of FPPP memos and related controls.
• Preparation and review of group management reporting.
• Accounting for transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and reverse takeovers.
• Performing financial reporting valuations for debt and equity instruments.
• Drafting technical accounting memos on areas such as convertible loan notes, impairments, leases, and revenue recognition.
• Preparing integrated Excel-based forecast models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and managing day-to-day communications.
• Coaching and supporting junior team members.
• Liaising with clients’ auditors and other advisors to meet milestones.
• Developing your network to grow business development capabilities.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

IFRS/UK GAAP experience

Technical accounting memos

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Coaching juniors

Team player

Multi-project management

Time management

Deadline-driven

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

• Location:London
• Job Type: Permanent – Full Time

Aboutthe Financial Reportingteam

Financial Reporting sits within the Financial Advisory pillar of FRP, having previously beenpartofOne Advisory. One Advisory joined the Financial Advisory pillar of FRP in May 2025.

The Financial Reporting team supports the financial reporting needs of London Plc's, those companies seeking a listing in London, larger private groups and investor-backed businesses.

Role overview

We are seeking a bright and talented qualified accountant, with1to3years post-qualified experience, to join ourFinancial Reportingteam asan AssistantManager.

The role is aimed at individuals who have progressed toAssistantManager level within the firminwhich they completed their training, or individuals making their second career move post-qualification. The individual should have a keen interest infinancial reporting for listed or investor-backed businessesand will ideally have experience of working onIPOs or othercorporate transactions.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a track record of taking full ownership of their setofdeliverables in their current role, as well as the ability to proactively drive progress across workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements under IFRS and FRS 101/102
• IFRS conversions
• Preparation of FPPP memos and implementation of related controls
• Preparation and review of group management reporting
• Accounting for transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and reverse takeovers
• Performing financial reporting valuations for debt and equity instruments
• Drafting technical accounting memos on areas such as convertible loan notes, impairments, leases, and revenue recognition
• Preparing integrated Excel-based forecast models covering P&L, balance sheet,and cashflow
• Acting asa keypoint of contact for clients and managing day-to-day communications
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Liaising withclients\a auditors and other advisors to ensure project milestones are met
• Developing your own network with a view to increasing your business development capabilities over the medium term

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA with at a minimum of1years post qualified experience
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience in preparingcomplexfinancial statements under IFRS and/or UK GAAP, covering all financial statement line items
• Proven track record of researching complex technical accounting topics and applying to client’s specific circumstances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data in a methodical manner
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Evidence ofexperiencecoaching juniorstaff
• A proactive team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Comfortable working on more than one project concurrently
• Flexible attitude when dealing with tight deadlines and critical points of a project
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.