Assistant Manager - Management Accounts
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.
This Assistant Manager - Management Accounts & Outsourced Finance position sits within a specialist business support and outsourcing function in London, where accountancy services are delivered to a diverse portfolio of growth-focused organisations. 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.
Role OverviewYou’ll take ownership of a varied client portfolio, acting as a key finance partner while ensuring high standards across reporting, controls and insight. This Assistant Manager - Management Accounts & Outsourced Finance role in London sits at the heart of a collaborative accountancy environment where commercial thinking and client relationships are just as important as technical delivery.
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 OfferThis 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.
Additional benefits include:
*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