Virtual Finance Function Assistant Manager

Meraki Talent Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm based in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Virtual Finance Function. This role involves delivering a wide range of accountancy services while managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with experience in either practice or industry, strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The position offers hybrid working and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

Pension – 5% from both employee and employer

Private healthcare and Dental

30 days annual leave

Life cover x4 annual salary

Birthday gift voucher

Wellbeing - Headspace subscription

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in practice or industry as an accountant.
• Proactive approach to implementation.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accountancy services to clients.
• Prepare management accounts and reports.
• Statutory financial reporting and review.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Meraki Talent is working alongside one of the UK's fastest growing and most exciting accountancy firms on the role of Assistant Manager – Virtual Finance Function.

Locations considered are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Stirling

The Business

Our client is one of the UK's leading Accountancy firms with several offices across Scotland, England, and Ireland. They have evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern and innovative firms in today's market with a significant market share and presence across the UK.

This success is attributed to its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning, and adoption of modern technologies & methodologies to now be labelled a trend setter within the sector.

On Offer

This post comes with exceptional opportunities to grow and achieve your career ambitions in a progressive, dynamic, and collaborative environment, working alongside supportive and highly engaged professionals.

• Hybrid & flexible working
• Agile working policy – opportunity to bank additional hours worked to be used by the employee or paid out to you
• Pension – 5% from employee and employer
• Private healthcare and Dental
• 30 days annual leave
• Life cover x4 annual salary
• Birthday gift voucher
• Wellbeing - Headspace subscription
• Volunteering day

The Role

Assistant Manager – Virtual Finance Function

As a result of continued expansion, a growing professional services team is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its Virtual Finance Function (VFF). This role involves working closely with clients to understand their unique business needs, helping them navigate financial complexity, and providing tailored accounting services that support their strategic goals.

This is a varied and hands-on position ideal for someone with a strong foundation in finance who's equally comfortable managing the day-to-day operations and contributing to higher-level financial insights. The successful candidate will support statutory compliance, deliver meaningful management reporting, and provide financial forecasts that guide business decisions. The role is client-facing and best suited to someone who is proactive, collaborative, and passionate about leveraging cloud-based solutions to deliver excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive range of accountancy services to a portfolio of clients, including:
• Preparation of management accounts and reports
• Statutory financial reporting and review
• Cashflow and forecasting modelsClient relationship management
• Liaising with auditors
• Supporting ad-hoc, client-driven projects
• Oversee resource planning and support for both self and junior staff, ensuring the team is equipped to deliver outstanding service
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor

Ideal Experience

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in either practice or industry
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to implementation
• A team-oriented mindset and excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment