Assistant Manager - Accounts Team in City of London

Assistant Manager – Accounts Team

Join SRLV, a medium‑size firm of chartered accountants and business management specialists based in the West End, Central London. We serve a diverse client base across premium restaurants, property, corporates, music, entertainment and sport.

About SRLV

Founded on the principles of a family business, we value relationships of trust – with staff, clients and our professional network. With over 20 languages spoken, our diverse workforce brings unique insights and drives fresh approaches.

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of accounts preparation, including review of accounts files and financial statement disclosures and supervising offshore and in‑house staff.
• Providing advice, guidance and constructive feedback to junior team members and updating senior managers / directors on progress.
• Delegating tasks with clear instructions, monitoring workload and ensuring deadlines and targets are met.
• Overseeing workflow scheduling for each job.
• Managing client issues, supporting team members with basic client matters.
• Undertaking accounts preparation when necessary.
• Assisting with management reporting and other specific reporting.
• Highlighting and managing work or project delivery issues to senior managers / directors and key staff.
• Managing WIP and providing regular updates on expected issues / overruns.
• Liaising with tax department to provide information for tax computations and other tax reports.
• Liaising with other departments for seamless delivery of work and projects.
• Applying solid technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 1a and FRS 105).
• Developing and maintaining technical knowledge and CPD.
• Working efficiently on multiple jobs under time and budget constraints.
• Highlighting delivery issues and suggesting remediation approaches.
• Managing expectations of senior managers / directors and key staff to ensure completion within realistic timeframes.
• Corresponding with clients to resolve queries, ensuring good relationships.
• Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job.

Key Competencies, Skills & Qualities

• Exceptional communication skills, verbal & written, representing the firm positively.
• Sound technical, commercial and risk awareness with awareness of policies, procedures and processes.
• Strong confidentiality and sensitivity to client matters.
• High IT proficiency and ability to use relevant software.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment and flexibility, delegating efficiently and taking ownership.
• Strong relationships with managers and key staff.
• Ability to cope in a fast‑paced environment and manage own workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, managing relationships internally and externally.
• Confidence in managing junior staff, providing guidance and feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in accountancy.
• Experience with software packages including CaseWare Accounts, QuickBooks, XERO and SAGE.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days over December holidays.
• 3% pension contribution.
• Cashback scheme for medical expenses.
• Group life insurance.
• Mental and physical health support.
• Regular social events and activities (pizza, breakfast, drinks).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loans.
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• Excellent office space in Fitzrovia.

• Working hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 , Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working: after probation – 3 days (or more) in office.

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