Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting in Reading

Job Overview

Location: Reading, Berkshire (Full Time). Reporting Lines: Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director. Department: Accounting & Financial Reporting.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager fulfils a key role in service delivery to our clients. You will provide oversight, review, and support to the accountants in the team, both locally and in GSC locations, and work closely supporting and learning from your managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑responsibility for a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of deliverables including the completion of monthly client management accounts.
• Supervising junior staff (in our Mauritius and India GSC Locations) in respect of all accounting deliverables.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ad hoc project support where required.
• Oversee the completion of payment runs for your clients.
• Liaise with other departments within the firm to coordinate the delivery of other services and spot opportunities for further business development by establishing good client relationships.
• Oversee/assist in the preparation of relevant tax filings such as VAT returns, corporation tax returns, P11ds and PSA.
• Oversee the year end process including the drafting of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS and liaising with clients and auditors in connection with the signing of the financial statements in line with designated deadlines.
• Assist the Manager with the billing process, management of the firm’s debts, and aid the management, development and training of junior staff.
• Consistently produce high quality work with a getting it right first‑time approach, produce all reports to a high standard of accuracy, and maintain regular communication with clients.
• Take responsibility for timely response to client queries and coordinate a response with team members when necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong understanding of accounting and related areas.
• Final year candidates with exceptional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in management accounts preparation, ideally in a multi‑client environment.
• High level of technical knowledge and ability to apply it in practical situations.
• Self‑motivated, able to work as a team member, using own initiative, prioritising workloads, and ensuring all procedures are followed.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to identify and suggest procedural improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively (written & oral) at all levels.
• Teamworking, participation in open communication, and a ‘can‑do’ positive attitude.
• Interest in business development and desire to help the business grow.

What You Will Get in Return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding global business.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to the interactions between disciplines and learning about the business.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to practical scenarios.

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