Assistant Manager, Global Accounting & Reporting Lead

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Income Protection

EAP – Life wellbeing plan

Pension Scheme and Health Care Scheme

Positive and hospitable work enviro n.

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an Assistant Manager for Accounting & Financial Reporting. You will own a portfolio of clients, delivering monthly management accounts and year-end financial reporting, while mentoring junior staff and providing technical accounting guidance across global teams.

You will support and coordinate with internal stakeholders, ensuring timely payments, tax filings, and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounts preparation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of monthly management accounts.
• 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 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

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an Assistant Manager for Accounting & Financial Reporting. You will own a portfolio of clients, delivering monthly management accounts and year-end financial reporting, while mentoring junior staff and providing technical accounting guidance across global teams.

You will support and coordinate with internal stakeholders, ensuring timely payments, tax filings, and strong client relationships.