Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | ACA Qualified Accountant | Big 4 Trained | Web3 & Digital Asset Accounting | London (Fitzrovia)

Step beyond traditional finance and help build the accounting infrastructure powering the decentralised economy.

RecruitBlock is hiring on behalf of a specialist digital asset accounting and advisory firm, founded by professionals from leading global firms and now redefining the financial frameworks behind blockchain and digital assets.

Headquartered in Fitzrovia, London, this high-growth firm partners with crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, Web3 projects and digital asset funds, combining audit rigour with advanced analytics, automation, and blockchain tools.

If you’re an ACA-qualified accountant trained within a Big 4 environment and ready to apply your expertise to an emerging asset class, this opportunity offers both challenge and acceleration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit, accounting, and assurance engagements for clients in the Web3 and digital asset ecosystem.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP for complex, high-growth entities.
• Deliver token accounting, proof-of-reserve, and valuation advisory projects.
• Work closely with Partners from Big 4 and investment banking backgrounds on strategic accounting challenges.
• Advise clients on treasury, governance, and financial reporting for digital assets.
• Contribute to developing digital asset accounting standards and methodologies.
• Use data-driven, tech-enabled tools to enhance audit efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• ACA qualified (ICAEW) with a strong technical foundation in audit or financial reporting.
• Big 4 training background - experience at PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG strongly preferred.
• Post-qualification experience in audit, assurance, or financial reporting.
• Strong grasp of IFRS, UK GAAP, and complex consolidations or financial instruments.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in or curiosity about crypto, blockchain, and digital assets - prior exposure advantageous but not required.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)
• Bonus: Performance-based structure (£1,000 – £8,000)
• Benefits: Private medical insurance, private pension scheme, generous annual leave, employee equity scheme, and more.
• Training: Structured development in digital asset accounting, blockchain finance, and emerging standards.
• Culture: Entrepreneurial, high-performing environment with Big 4-level quality and rigour.

Interview Process

1. 30-minute consultation with Paul Owen FCA to discuss your goals and Web3 ambitions.
2. Partner interview.
3. Technical interview.

If you’re an ACA-qualified accountant who has trained within a Big 4 environment and are ready to step into a leadership role shaping how accounting evolves for the decentralised economy, this is your opportunity to make that transition.

RecruitBlock partners with high-growth firms across Web3, crypto, and fintech, connecting elite finance professionals with opportunities that merge technical excellence and innovation. Our clients combine professional standards with pioneering work at the frontiers of digital finance.