Office of the CFO - Assistant Manager

Office of the CFO Assistant Manager Edinburgh

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An exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Business Services team. We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and rapidly expanding professional services firm seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join its Business Services team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with clients, solving complex business challenges, and providing strategic financial insight. The role offers a broad mix of financial reporting, management accounting, forecasting, business advisory, and client relationship management responsibilities.
You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them gain clarity over their financial performance while supporting key business decisions and future growth.
As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of accounting and finance services to clients while supporting and developing junior team members.
Key responsibilities will include :
Preparing management accounts and financial reports
Producing and reviewing statutory financial statements
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Liaising with external auditors and managing audit processes
Preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial models
Supporting clients with business planning and strategic decision-making
Delivering ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required
Managing your own portfolio and ensuring exceptional client service delivery
Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members
Working collaboratively across the wider business to deliver value-added solutions
Identifying opportunities to support clients with additional services and solutions
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have :
Essential Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
Experience gained within practice, industry, or a combination of both
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
Experience preparing management accounts and financial analysis
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Strong organisational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Desirable Experience
Experience working with cloud-based accounting platforms
Exposure xwzovoh to outsourced finance, virtual FD/CFO, or business advisory services
Experience implementing technology-driven finance solutions
What's on Offer
Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors
A varied and commercially focused role with significant client interaction
Opportunities to develop leadership and advisory skills
A collaborative, supportive, and ambitious working environment
Genuine career progression within a growing business
Applicants must have a full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship cannot be considered for this position.
If you are a qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and client-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.