Financial Accounting and Advisory Specialist Manager

Overall Job Purpose

You will be a key member of the growing financial accounting advisory specialists national team. You will be responsible for working on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting and business advisory assignments. As a manager you would be expected to complete technically challenging projects. This will include the practical application of accounting standards under FRS 102, IFRS and FRS 101, group reconstructions and accounting considerations, conversion to different GAAPs, technical accounting papers and acquisition accounting support. 

The role would also include managing the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 101. 

The fast growth of the department will create opportunities to develop further skill sets including business development and coaching of junior staff. It will also present an opportunity to work with a variety of colleagues and businesses across the UK, as well as supporting your local office. 

A strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles is essential. 

Responsibilities

• Supervision and coaching of junior team members in the preparation of financial statements that are compliant with FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Taking the lead on delivering complex accountancy related projects for clients as they arise, for example IFRS transition consultancy work or support on acquisition accounting and complex consolidations.
• To act as a focal point of contact with the clients. To communicate any problems or any contentious issues identified to the assignment manager and/or partner immediately. To identify and form suggested solutions.
• Management of a portfolio of clients and projects, including client care responsibilities, project management and WIP/billing management.
• To practise the principles of excellent client service always. The position will involve significant client contact.
• To liaise with other departments within the office, especially the audit and corporate tax teams. To ensure that agreed deadlines are met and significant issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• To act as a coach to more junior members of the team and to participate in staff training and supervision as required. This role has the opportunity for line management of junior staff depending on experience.
• A willingness to travel to client’s premises is required. However, the significant proportion of work is office-based working within our fast-growing team.

Personal and Professional Qualities

The role requires:

• ACA Qualified or equivalent.
• UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting experience.
• Experience of working in a professional practice, ideally in an equivalent accounting advisory team or experience providing written accounting advice to clients.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience of working with clients. 
• Experience of supervision of junior staff.
• Experience of Microsoft Office, with high competency with both Excel and Word.