Average Account Manager salary in Central London

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit & Accounts Manager from an accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a Top 30 practice where you can carry out a high profile and varied new role split between audit (90%) and statutory accounts preparations as well as advisory based projects (10%)? Are you keen to gain exposure to a mixed portfolio of clients which has a bias towards financial services / FCA regulated clients, but will have other sectors such as technology, property, real estate, media, entertainment, retail, renewable energy and professional practices? If so this medium size Top 30 firm based in Zone 1 Central London (City location), with a growing and very successful Audit and Assurance Department is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious new Audit & Accounts Manager to join the team due to many impressive new business wins from larger competitors. Reporting directly to Partner level, your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, being the main point of contact for clients, being responsible for the audit process, reviewing various accounts based assignments including consolidations, advisory assignments for clients, review the work of more junior staff members and assisting with new business development. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable. The firm also offer flexible working / hybrid working for all staff and you can work 2 days a week from home, as well as flexible start / finish times.To be considered for this new role (April 2026) you must be a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Manager or Audit & Accounts Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE. You must have a strong exam record in your ACA or ACCA exams and your current role must be at least 50% audit based. As well as audit, you must have experience of statutory accounts assignments, and some experience with financial services / FCA regulated clients is highly desirable. You must be professional, dedicated to your career and looking to upgrade to a very good quality Top 30 firm to assume a varied, challenging yet highly rewarding position with great learning and progression opportunities on offer.This modern international practice based in a prime location in Central London is growing at a rapid rate, particularly their expanding Audit and Assurance department. They are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on and advise many interesting London and international based clients. Their client base is varied and includes all industries from large listed companies to smaller SME / OMB clients. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to Senior Manager grade in a short space of time. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Audit & Accounts Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE or more, to join a growing entrepreneurial practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new audit and advisory based position.

Management Accountant, Media Network, Central London, £45,000We are recruiting a fantastic new role within a large Media network for a Management Accountant. Working in a team of 6 and reporting to a Finance, you'll support the management accounting team in delivering monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting.Responsibilities:Responsible for delivering monthly and quarterly management accounts for selected entities, including preparing support reconciliations and commentaryPrepare and process month end journals/reclassifications.Reporting and streamlining the centralised cross-charges to Omnicom agencies as requiredCoordinating and dealing with intercompany group matching at month endsDealing with additional monthly/quarterly submissions including preparation and submission of a group quarterly tax pack and internal reporting requirements (IRPs)Liaise with the network on accounting treatment and queries, as requiredDealing with working capital and capital expenditure submissions, as requiredAbility to analyse accounts and understand activity within the month.Year-end consolidated financial statements preparation under UK GAAP, including reconciliation to US GAAP figuresCo-ordination of subsidiary statutory accounts preparation including review, where applicableAssisting with interim and year-end statutory auditsQuarterly cash flow forecast submission as required Experience and skills:Part Qualified/FinalistStrong technical and analytical skillsGood working knowledge of Excel

Our client is an established asset management firm operating in a regulated environment, with a strong focus on disciplined performance and long-term value creation. As the organisation continues to enhance its reporting capability and strengthen financial oversight, they are seeking a Management Accountant to support accurate reporting, control, and performance analysis across the business.The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will take responsibility for producing timely management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and maintaining strong financial controls. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and requires a detail-focused approach within a regulated setting.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentarySupport budgeting and forecasting cycles across operational and investment functionsMaintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial dataAssist with regulatory and statutory reporting requirementsMonitor expenses and support cost control initiativesSupport cash flow forecasting and working capital oversightAssist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditorsContribute to improving financial reporting processes and internal controlsCandidate ProfileACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or actively studyingExperience within asset management, investment management, or a regulated financial services environmentStrong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of regulatory reporting requirementsConfident producing management accounts and financial analysisDetail-oriented with strong Excel and reporting skillsClear communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders