Accounts Assistant Manager (Management Accounts)

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 Overview You'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 Offer This 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