Assistant Manager, Global Accounting & Reporting

ACCA Careers; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Annual leave + bank holidays

Income Protection

Life wellbeing plan

Pension Scheme

Health Care Scheme

Diverse global team

Job summary

Apex Group in Reading, Berkshire, is hiring an Assistant Manager to own a portfolio of clients, lead monthly management accounts and year-end reporting. You will mentor juniors across global teams and provide technical accounting expertise while ensuring smooth client operations, including payments and filings.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen relationships, drive high-quality service, and support the business growth in a diverse, global environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience in management accounts preparation in a multi-client environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (written & oral).
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to manage priorities effectively.

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

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Management accounts

Technical accounting

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Business development

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Apex Group in Reading, Berkshire, is hiring an Assistant Manager to own a portfolio of clients, lead monthly management accounts and year-end reporting. You will mentor juniors across global teams and provide technical accounting expertise while ensuring smooth client operations, including payments and filings.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen relationships, drive high-quality service, and support the business growth in a diverse, global environment.