Role Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager - Management Accounts & Outsourced Finance to join a highly regarded, people-focused professional services environment in London. This is a genuinely varied role within accountancy, offering exposure to ambitious clients, commercial advisory work, and high-quality management reporting, all within a flexible hybrid setup designed to support modern working. The role blends hands‑on client delivery with review responsibilities, commercial insight, and team oversight, making it ideal for someone looking to step up in responsibility without losing client‑facing variety.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of outsourced finance and management reporting clients across a range of sectors and sizes
* Review monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and meaningful financial insight
* Support clients with forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning
* Act as a trusted finance contact for senior stakeholders and business owners
* Identify risks, trends and commercial opportunities within client data
* Oversee VAT compliance work, including more complex technical areas where required
* Review statutory financial statements prior to senior sign‑off
* Support preparation of complex accounts and group consolidations
* Supervise, guide and review work delivered by junior team members
* Contribute to continuous improvement in processes, reporting quality and service delivery
About You
* Qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent), or strong qualified‑by‑experience background
* Experience working in a client‑facing role within accountancy or outsourced finance
* Strong technical understanding of management accounts and financial reporting
* Confident communicator who can build relationships with non‑finance stakeholders
* Comfortable reviewing work and supporting junior team development
* Commercially aware, proactive, and keen to take ownership of client relationships
What's on Offer
This Assistant Manager - Management Accounts & Outsourced Finance opportunity offers a salary of £57,000 - £62,000, alongside a highly flexible hybrid working model in London. You'll be joining a progressive accountancy environment that genuinely invests in development, with clear progression pathways into senior leadership for high performers.
* Hybrid working with strong flexibility built in
* Exposure to fast‑growing, entrepreneurial clients
* Structured progression toward Senior Manager level
* Supportive coaching culture and ongoing development
* Opportunity to shape advisory conversations, not just compliance output
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