Assistant Manager, Global Accounting & Reporting

CO_AGCSUKL Apex Group Company Services (UK) Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Income Protection

EAP – Life wellbeing plan

Pension Scheme

Health Care Scheme

Job summary

Apex Group in Reading seeks an Assistant Manager to own client portfolios, oversee monthly management accounts, and coordinate year-end reporting across UK GAAP and IFRS. You will mentor juniors and ensure timely payments and tax filings while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role offers a permanent, on-site position with opportunities to contribute to business growth within a global finance team. Join a diverse, agile environment with cross-jurisdiction collaboration.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience in management accounts preparation, ideally in a multi-client environment.
• High level of technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply it in practical situations.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to manage priorities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills at all levels.
• Interest in business development and helping the business grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of monthly management accounts.
• Support and guide junior team members across global teams (Mauritius & India).
• Provide technical accounting advice and assist with ad hoc projects.
• Oversee client payment processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and build strong client relationships.
• Review and support tax filings (VAT, corporation tax, P11Ds, PSA).
• Lead year-end processes, including financial statements (UK GAAP & IFRS) and audit coordination.
• Assist with billing, debt management, and team development.

Skills

Management accounts

Technical accounting

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Business development interest

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Apex Group in Reading seeks an Assistant Manager to own client portfolios, oversee monthly management accounts, and coordinate year-end reporting across UK GAAP and IFRS. You will mentor juniors and ensure timely payments and tax filings while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role offers a permanent, on-site position with opportunities to contribute to business growth within a global finance team. Join a diverse, agile environment with cross-jurisdiction collaboration.