Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting

About the Role

The Assistant Manager fulfills a key role in service delivery to our clients, providing oversight, review, and support to accountants in the team across local and GSC locations. You will work closely with managers, grow your career, and receive structured training through our Learning and Development team.

Location:

Reading, Berkshire (Full Time)

Reporting Lines:
Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director

Department:
Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Co‑responsibility for a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of deliverables including the completion of monthly client management accounts.
• Supervising junior staff in Mauritius and India GSC locations regarding all accounting deliverables.
• Providing technical accounting guidance and ad‑hoc project support where required.
• Overseeing the completion of payment runs for clients.
• Liaising with other departments to coordinate delivery of services and identify opportunities for business development through strong client relationships.
• Overseeing and assisting in the preparation of relevant tax filings such as VAT returns, corporation tax returns, P11
  
  Ds and PSA.
• Overseeing the year‑end process, including drafting financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS, liaising with clients and auditors to sign statements within deadlines.
• Assisting the Manager with the billing process, managing the firm’s debts, and aiding the development and training of junior staff.
• Consistently producing high‑quality work, maintaining a first‑time quality approach, communicating with clients, and resolving issues to enhance client relationships.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong understanding of accounting and related areas.
• Experience in management accounts preparation, ideally in a multi‑client environment.
• High level of technical knowledge with the ability to apply it in practical situations.
• Self‑motivated, able to work as a team member, prioritise workloads, make decisions, and ensure procedures are followed.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with an ability to identify and suggest procedural improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively (written & oral) at all levels internally and externally.
• Willingness to work as part of a team, participate in open communication, and contribute in meetings with a positive attitude.
• Interest in business development and desire to help the business grow.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding global business.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to interactions between disciplines and learning about the business.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to practical scenarios.