Assistant Manager

Position

Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Department: Accounting & Financial Reporting
Employment Type: Permanent
Reporting Lines: Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director

Role Summary

As an Assistant Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading the delivery of monthly management accounts and year end financial reporting. You will support and mentor junior team members across global teams, provide technical accounting expertise, and ensure the smooth running of client operations, including payments and tax filings. Working closely with internal stakeholders and clients, you will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships, driving high quality service delivery, and supporting the overall growth and efficiency of the business.

Key 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 & Experience Required

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience in management accounts preparation, ideally in a multi client environment.
• A high level of technical knowledge and ability to apply it in practical situations.
• Proactive, self motivated, and able to manage priorities effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on improving processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively (written & oral) at all levels, internally and externally.
• Team working, open communication and a positive attitude.
• Interest in business development and a desire to help the business grow.

What You Will Get in Return

• Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Income Protection
• EAP - Life wellbeing plan
• Pension Scheme and Health Care Scheme
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross jurisdiction.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio economic responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.