Accounts Assistant Manager

Ready to Step Up in Your Accounting Career?

Join a forward-thinking public practice firm as an Assistant Accounts Manager – Corporate Team, where you'll lead with impact, work with top-tier clients, and be part of a culture that champions growth, collaboration, and real career progression. If you're a driven accounting professional ready to level up, this is your next big move.

Our client is a dynamic, medium-sized firm of chartered accountants, business management experts, and corporate and private client advisors, based in the vibrant heart of London’s West End. They work across a broad range of exciting sectors. From high-end restaurants and luxury property to global corporations and household names in music, entertainment, and sport. Their diverse client base brings variety, challenge, and inspiration to everything they do.

Responsibilities:
As an Assistant Accounts Manager, you will…
• Oversee all aspects of accounts preparation, including reviewing financial statements and the work of both in-house and offshore team members
• Guide and support junior team members by providing clear feedback and updates to senior managers and directors
• Delegate tasks effectively, giving clear instructions and managing team workloads
• Monitor job schedules to ensure deadlines and targets are consistently met
• Handle client issues as they arise and assist team members with routine client matters
• Step in to prepare accounts when needed
• Support management and other ad hoc reporting as required

Requirements:
As an Assistant Accounts Manager, you will need…
• ACA or ACCA qualified
• At least 5 years of experience working in accountancy, ideally within a public practice environment
• Proficient in a range of accounting software, including CaseWare Accounts, QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
• Solid technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and risk understanding, with the judgment to know when to escalate complex issues
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with care and discretion
• Proficient in IT and confident using accounting and business software
• Sharp attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
• Committed, adaptable, and team-oriented willing to support colleagues, delegate effectively, and take ownership of tasks and projects

Benefits:
As an Assistant Accounts Manager, you will get…
• Excellent private medical insurance coverage
• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra 3 days off during the December holiday period
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Medical cashback scheme to help cover everyday healthcare expenses
• Group life insurance for added peace of mind
• Comprehensive mental and physical health support
• A lively social calendar with regular events. From rooftop drinks and office breakfasts to outings at local venues

Plus many more!

If this opportunity looks of any interest to you then please reach out to Dawid Lukasiak on 01371832922. Read more