Accounting and Advisory Manager - London - Top 10 Firm

Austin Rose ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £48,000 per annum

Overview

Firm: Top 10 Workload: Technical Accounting and Advisory Assignments Location: London Benefits: Generous package, regular training and excellent progression Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 Are you currently a technically strong Auditor looking to move away from Audit? Do you enjoy providing advisory services to complex and international clients? Our client is seeking a technically focused qualified auditor who is looking for a more advisory role which will implement the technical recommendation from the firm (and other firms) audit division. The role offers the chance to add real value to the end of the audit process. In a market where many firms have used technology to drive efficiencies and to reduce the cost of their service, our client made the decision to use this technology to provide a more advisory and value-add service. The work is much more interesting and fulfilling for their employees who have leading-edge technology and processes at their fingertips and are encouraged to use these to have proactive discussions with their clients. The division is split into Outsourcing, Company Secretarial and Financial Reporting teams. The Outsourcing teams don't just ensure that the management accounts are completed but are tasked with providing relevant and useful data as well as the clear advice and interpretation that helps their clients make informed business decisions, including budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning. The Financial Reporting team uses Caseware to provide a technically excellent statutory accounting service and to take the lead on advisory projects where clients have requirements such as preparing consolidated accounts and reporting under various GAAPs, such as FRS102 and IFRS. As a firm our client believes in enhancing the teams' knowledge of the broader economy and business world, therefore the career opportunities and staff training they offer are of an exceptional level. Responsibilities: Translating the auditors recommendations with regards to technical accounting improvements Preparation of statutory accounts and review of disclosures under a range of accounting frameworks including FRS 102 and IFRS Preparation of consolidations and cash flows for year-end statutory accounts Providing input into the delivery of service to their larger more complex clients Seeking solutions to client's accounting problems and independently researching and suggesting potential resolutions to more senior members of the team Preparation of engagement letters for the manager and partner to review Supporting more senior members of the team to deliver technical accounting advice including supporting the delivery of training where required Attending client meetings Proactively identifying and acting on potential new business opportunities with their existing client base and targets Developing a network of professional contacts both externally and cross stream/ office The successful candidate will: Be ACA Qualified or equivalent Excellent knowledge of accounting packages used to prepare financial statements such as caseware including consolidations Have a good working knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS Ideally have exposure to multiple GAAPs and consolidations Experienced in leading client assignments If you are seeking Accounts Manager roles in London please contact Austin Rose, the Public Practice Recruitment Specialist. Please apply on-line for immediate consideration. Once you have applied if you have any questions call . Please also note that due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please assume your application for this role was unsuccessful.