Accounting Services Manager

Job Title

Accounting Services Manager - Big 4

Location

London

Salary

£65,000 - £75,000 + Allowance + Bonus

A Big 4 firm is looking to appoint an Accounting Services Manager to join its growing Accounting Services team in London.

This team provides high-quality outsourced accounting and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from national businesses to large multinational organisations. The focus is on helping clients remain compliant with statutory requirements while also providing valuable insight into their financial operations.

You'll be joining a technically strong, collaborative and commercially focused team that works closely with specialists across the wider business. The role offers exposure to a prestigious portfolio of clients, varied assignments and excellent opportunities for professional development.

What you will be doing as an Accounting Services Manager:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements
• Supporting clients with outsourced accounting services, including bookkeeping and periodic management accounts
• Providing accounting support on secondment where clients require additional resource
• Managing the preparation and coordination of statutory financial statements for cross-border groups
• Advising clients on statutory accounting compliance requirements
• Supporting improvements to the statutory financial statement cycle, including production, audit and filing
• Supervising and coaching junior team members while ensuring high quality delivery on engagements
• Managing client relationships and delivering work within tight deadlines

What you will need to succeed as an Accounting Services Manager:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or international equivalent)
• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge, with the ability to work through technical matters from first principles
• Solid working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with some awareness of US GAAP desirable
• Experience gained within practice or professional services
• Strong Excel skills and good familiarity with accounting systems
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and supervisory skills, with the ability to develop and mentor team members

Why join this firm?

• A varied and high-profile client portfolio
• Exposure to complex and international accounting assignments
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible working arrangements including a mix of office, home and client site working
• A comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover and wellbeing support
• Clear opportunities for career progression and continued technical development

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!

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