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Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager – Accounting & Financial Reporting
The Apex Group, Reading, Berkshire
About The Apex Group
The Apex Group, established in Bermuda in 2003, is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our distinct worldwide model enables us to operate globally while servicing clients locally, delivering cross-jurisdictional efficiency. Driven by our commitment to clients, we’ve grown to over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.
With Apex, your career can thrive thanks to our dedication to supercharging talent, empowering exceptional ideas, and offering the freedom to innovate and lead.
The Role
Position: Assistant Manager (permanent full-time) Location: Reading, Berkshire Department: Accounting & Financial Reporting Reporting to: Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director
Role Summary
As an Assistant Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading finance operations with precision and strategic insight. You’ll mentor junior team members, ensure accurate month-end and year-end processes, and foster long-term client relationships through technical expertise and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Operations
- Lead monthly management accounts and ensure timely, high-quality submission for all allocated clients.
- Support and mentor junior team members across global offices (including Mauritius and India).
- Oversee client payment processes and billing reconciliation.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and clients to maintain strong working relationships.
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Financial Reporting
- Provide technical accounting advice and resolve complexities around VAT, corporation tax, P11Ds, and PAYE/SPSAs filings.
- Align with IFRS and UK GAAP standards for financial statements compliance.
- Handle year-end reporting, statement preparation, and audit coordination.
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Processes & Compliance
- Assist with debt management and team development initiatives.
- Improve existing processes to support scalability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to tax compliance regulations and cross-jurisdictional practices.
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Continuous Improvement
- Proactively engage in projects to enhance client service and operational effectiveness.
- Support the business development acumen of the team by isolating growth opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA-qualified with comprehensive accounting knowledge.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in management account preparation, preferably in a multi-format (multi-currency/multi-jurisdiction) client environment.
- Proven ability to mentor junior team members while maintaining strong technical accountability.
Essential Skills & Mindset
- High technical prowess in complex accounting processes and regulatory submission frameworks.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to competing deadlines and strategic priorities.
- Strong organisational skills with a willingness to continually refine operational workflows.
- Exceptional verbal & written communication – fluent at engaging with clients, senior management teams, and across global teams.
- Collaborative team player with a "can-do" positive attitude, able to advocate for improvements.
- Interest in business growth and a mindset focused on contributing to the organisational development agenda.
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Why Join Apex?
Employee Benefits & Investments
✔ 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays) ✔ Competitive benefits package:
- Life Assurance & Income Protection
- Company-pension & Healthcare Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Life & wellbeing support ✔ Diverse, agile, & global work environment
✔ Career resilience: Training and development opportunities to scale your impact with every challenge.
✔ Meaningful contribution: Part of a business shaping global financial services and championing impact beyond business, through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Our Commitment
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Equality & Inclusion: A dedicated employer ensuring all hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential – irrespective of age, ethnicity, gender, disability, or background.
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Social & Environmental Impact: We measure success not just by asset growth but by positive changes in society, people’s lives, and environmental sustainability.
For more details on our CSR Policies -> visit thearp., theapexgroup.com/csr-policy
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited CVs forwarded from recruitment agencies. All hiring interactions are managed via our exclusive partners for direct sourcingApex Group, a global movers in fund administration and middle-office solutions timelines.
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