Accounts & Advisory Assistant Manager

Your new company
Join a high-profile, vibrant team of industry-recognised professionals and subject-matter experts, where talent and hard work are truly valued-without a glass ceiling.Work with fast-moving entrepreneurial businesses, complex international groups, and famous brands, from centrally located, modern London offices and a brand-new site in Surrey.
Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business advisory firm at Assistant Manager level, within the Accounts & Advisory Team.You will work closely with dynamic Directors and Partners, leveraging the latest technology and AI to deliver engagements and projects for clients in specialist sectors such as media, gaming, and pharmaceuticals.Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Engagement - Directly support the Director with corporate finance advisory, including due diligence and company valuations.
• Financial Accounting & Consolidation - Manage and prepare financial accounts for limited companies, groups, partnerships, and more within your portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation for groups.
• Management Reporting & Analysis - Oversee detailed variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting with insightful commentary.
• Statutory Accounts & Compliance - Prepare and review statutory accounts files, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Client Relationship Management - Maintain a strong day-to-day relationship with clients, ensuring a dedicated and responsive service.
• Supervision & Mentorship - Actively support junior team members within the Accounts and Advisory team through a structured development programme.

What you'll need to succeed
What You'll Need to SucceedWhether your goal is to fast-track your career to Partnership or a Senior Commercial Finance position, this role provides an ideal foundation to build upon your ACA, ACCA, CA (or equivalent) qualifications and strong academic record.You will bring:An engaging, determined, and confident personality with excellent communication and tech skills.
Strong time, team, and client management abilities.
A true passion for your profession and an ambition to drive success.

What you'll get in return
Above-market rate salary and benefits package.
Flexible, hybrid working, with a choice of office base in London or Surrey and an excellent working environment.
Defined career progression within a supportive and focused team.
Comprehensive health and financial benefits package, plus flexible holiday options.What you need to do now

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