Financial Reporting & Client Services Lead

Apex Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

25 days of annual leave + bank hols

Income Protection

EAP - Life wellbeing plan

Pension Scheme and Health Care Scheme

Positive and hospitable work environ.

Diverse, global team collaboration

Job summary

Apex Group in Reading, Berkshire, seeks an Assistant Manager to own a portfolio of clients, leading monthly management accounts and year-end reporting. You will mentor junior colleagues across Mauritius & India, delivering high-quality technical accounting support and ensuring smooth client operations, including payments and tax filings.

Responsibilities include overseeing billing, tax filings, and year-end processes, while strengthening client relationships and contributing to business growth

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience in management accounts preparation, ideally in a multi-client environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (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

Strong accounting knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Apex Group in Reading, Berkshire, seeks an Assistant Manager to own a portfolio of clients, leading monthly management accounts and year-end reporting. You will mentor junior colleagues across Mauritius & India, delivering high-quality technical accounting support and ensuring smooth client operations, including payments and tax filings.

Responsibilities include overseeing billing, tax filings, and year-end processes, while strengthening client relationships and contributing to business growth