Digital Accountant - Manager
- Employer
- PwC
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 5 Oct 2024
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- Sector
- Accounting - practice
- Salary band
- Competitive
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
As a team of specialists your role as a Manager in CMAS will involve applying technical expertise to solve problems and advise clients as they navigate changes in their business.
Specifically, we are looking for a Digital Accountant with a strong background in accounting and audit, with experience and skills in the use of data analytic tools and advanced Excel (financial modelling experience useful but not required). We are looking for agile and flexible individuals who are able to identify tech-enabled solutions to client problems using a mix of technical accounting and reporting expertise allied with the right digital mindset.
We are also looking for individuals who are adept at learning new technologies quickly, to help our clients enhance their existing accounting and reporting processes through digitisation and automation of the preparation of financial information including those required for deals (e.g. carve-out accounts preparation).
Key responsibilities:
- Advise and assist clients in developing practical solutions to complex accounting and reporting issues under IFRS, UK GAAP and/or US GAAP.
- Utilise technology tools such as Alteryx, Power Query, and Power BI to help clients to automate accounting and reporting processes and solve complex accounting and reporting issues.
- Preparation of accounting position papers, accounting analyses, historical financial information, financial statements, and carve-out accounts.
- The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, problem solve, self review your work and produce deliverables of a high quality under tight client deadlines in time pressured environments
- Agile adaptation to new tools and practices in data analytics as part of continuous professional development.
Essential skills and qualifications:
- Must possess an ACCA qualification (or an International equivalent)
- Experience in accounting, preferably with an audit background or CMAAS/deals experience.
- Proficiency to an intermediate level with extensive day to day use and/or certifications in Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools
- At an intermediate level or higher - can give examples / ideally demos of what they have built.
- Proficiency in Excel to advanced level - can give examples / ideally demos of what they have built.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and manage technical accounting issues.
- Agility in learning and mastering new data analytics tools and accounting technologies on the job.
- Financial modelling experience and/or US GAAP experience is beneficial, but not critical
Desirable skills:
- Comfortable with technology-driven problem-solving in accounting and reporting.
- Innovative thinking capabilities to develop new solutions for complex accounting and reporting challenges.
Company
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We're committed to ensuring that care and our people's wellbeing remains central to our culture. While we may not know what’s ahead, we can do all we can to help shape the future. As we continue to navigate this unprecedented time, it’s important that we support our people, to help them take care of themselves and to ensure the right support is available when it’s needed.
For now, we ask you to join our talent network and stay in touch with what’s happening in real time, including new possibilities as they arise. Visit our website for more information on how we’re responding to this pandemic and what changes we’re making to our recruitment process.
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PwC
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Our offer to you...
· Be part of the world’s leading professional services network and enjoy the benefits that come with that.
· Meet and collaborate with highly talented people from diverse backgrounds, developing new ways of thinking, creating value for you, for PwC and for our clients.
· Work in a challenging and stimulating environment where you’ll be inspired to reach your full potential.
· Identify and develop your skills, build on your existing strengths and discover new ones you didn’t know you had. Watch your expertise and influence grow with us.
The PwC deal
No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. All whilst making an impact in a place where people, quality, and value, mean everything. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.
What you need to bring to us
Your intellect, willingness to learn, ability to build relationships, put yourself in others’ shoes, while always making a positive impact with our clients and each other.
The skills, insights and connections you develop at PwC are career defining wherever your career may take you. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Take it.
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