Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant Manager – Top 10 Firm – Guildford

Are you an ambitious accounting professional with a flair for complex financial reporting? Do you thrive on solving technical challenges and delivering premium service to a diverse corporate portfolio? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a leading consultancy team, where your expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS will directly impact the success of global corporate entities.

This Top 10 Firm is a powerhouse in the UK accountancy market, renowned for its technical excellence and commitment to empowering its people. Operating within the heart of their Consulting division, the Accounting and Financial Reporting team provides bespoke solutions to complex business transformations and deal services. This is a firm that balances a high-performance environment with a genuinely flexible and supportive culture.

• Manage a dedicated portfolio of corporate clients, serving as the primary day-to-day contact and ensuring all engagements are delivered profitably and within budget.
• Lead the delivery of complex financial reporting assignments, including the preparation and review of consolidations and technical statutory accounts.
• Take full responsibility for assignment planning, from confirming arrangements and costings with clients to ensuring all work meets the firm’s rigorous standard procedures.
• Identify and address material points on assignments, proactively managing the team to resolve technical queries and maintain high quality standards.

• Be ACA or ACCA fully qualified (or approaching the final stages of qualification) with a strong background in professional practice.
• Possess deep technical knowledge of UK financial reporting requirements, specifically FRS 102, FRS 101, and IFRS.
• Demonstrate proven experience in managing client relationships and overseeing the work of junior team members on complex accounting projects.
• Have a working knowledge of corporation tax, enabling you to identify broader commercial implications for your corporate clients.

• Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site.
• 26 days annual leave (with the option to purchase additional days).
• Full ACA / ACCA study support if required.
• Access to an electric car scheme and virtual GP services.
• Access to over 300 in-house talent development courses.