Assistant Manager Accounting

About the role

Project Accountants Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager – Accounting to deliver high‑quality accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients, primarily in the financial services sector. The role involves preparing statutory and management reports, overseeing junior staff, and applying strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis, cash‑flow forecasts, budgets and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP and other standards.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts in client‑specified formats.
• Provide financial information for board and committee reporting packs.
• Review and assure the quality of work prepared by team members.
• Interpret a broad range of accounting standards and offer technical guidance.
• Draft technical accounting papers on treatments, judgments and new standards.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with focus on general accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Experience supporting month‑end and period‑end close processes.
• Background in offshore financial services or professional services/audit environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Qualified or pursuing membership of a recognised accounting body (e.g., ACCA, CA, ICAEW).
• Demonstrated expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP.

Required skills

• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365 applications