Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager

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"An Industry role within Practice", that’s how our client described this opportunity. If you’re looking to blend technical finance and accounting expertise with client interaction, this is the perfect chance to move beyond day-to-day accounting tasks into a role where you can make a real impact.

• Review management accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns, and participate in annual filings.
• Build relationships and manage the affairs of a small portfolio of clients, including those in the Film and TV industry, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Liaise with and advise clients on deadlines, filings, and financial queries.
• Support Managers and Directors with Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll, Company Secretarial duties, and onboarding of new clients.
• Mentor junior staff, review reports, and assist with training and development.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and system development.

• Part or fully qualified (ACA / ICAEW, ACCA or similar) OR qualified by experience.
• Proactive, hands‑on, customer‑service‑focused approach with a desire to add value and make a difference.
• Accounting background within professional services or industry with strong technical knowledge.
• Strong IT skills with Excel, Xero, Quick Books, Sage or similar.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build client relationships.
• Comfortable reviewing, mentoring and guiding junior colleagues.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working with a full home‑working set‑up, in a supportive team culture.
• Parking permit and relaxed dress code.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day after your first year.
• Pension contributions above statutory minimum and health plan.
• Clear progression pathway to management and beyond.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with household names and high‑profile individuals.

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on  to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home Counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job  - ABJ/251348 - Assistant Finance & Accounts Manager