Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/05/2026
Closing date
28/06/2026
Accounts + Advisory Assistant Manager | Top 20 Firm | London
Are you an ambitious accounting professional looking to step into a pivotal leadership role within a nationally renowned practice? Are you ready to move beyond basic compliance and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio?
This Top 20 Firm has established an enviable reputation for combining global resources with a deeply collaborative, people-first culture. The firm prioritises continuous learning and provides award-winning development programmes to support your career trajectory. Operating from a modern office in London, they provide a dynamic and supportive environment where individuals are empowered to influence strategic delivery and build strong, advisory-led client relationships.
As an Accounts + Advisory Assistant Manager you will:
Manage and monitor a dedicated client portfolio, tracking job budgets, overseeing work-in-progress, and proactively addressing potential write-offs.
Oversee the preparation and detailed review of complex consolidations and group company accounts.
Review draft audited financial statements and liaise with the audit department to resolve queries.
Act as a key technical resource for the team, resolving complex accounting issues and ensuring strict adherence to updated legislation and statutory filing deadlines.
Assist in the completion of advisory work, contributing to high-quality client service.
Direct financial operations by managing debt balances and cash collections in close collaboration with credit control and clients.
Coordinate seamlessly with the internal audit department to resolve queries regarding draft audited financial statements.
As the successful candidate you will:
Be fully ACA or ACCA qualified.
Demonstrate proven experience in preparing single entity and consolidated year-end financial statements, as well as accounts for audit.
Possess hands-on experience preparing accounts specifically formatted for audit review.
Have proficiency or working knowledge of CaseWare or Sage for accounts production alongside cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or QuickBooks.
What You+rsquo;ll Receive
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Hybrid working.
Flexible Agile Working Policy.
Private medical care.
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