Accounting Advisory - Consultant

CFGI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant - Accounting Advisory to join their team. The role involves working with clients on financial analyses, due diligence for complex transactions, and providing subject matter expertise. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience and strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. This position offers flexible work locations and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in public accounting or finance.
• Strong technical skills with a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions.
• Integration with client's internal staff as a subject matter expert.
• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP

Education

Undergraduate degree (ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, MBA)

Job description

Consultant - Accounting Advisory

Our consultants work as part of a team with other CFGI professionals, Big 4 auditors, and client management on all facets of engagements, including analyzing financial information, interviewing client management, identifying key issues, report writing, participating in meetings, and developing a strong relationship with client management.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

• Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects.

• Make a true business impact with your clients.

• Own projects from start to finish.

• Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role.

• Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm.

• Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific).

• Create your own path.

• Enjoy what you do!

What you might expect:

• Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. - acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO's).

• Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries.

• Integration with client's internal staff as a subject matter expert when it comes to operational senior accounting tasks or overall financial team support.

• Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations.

• Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

Who you are:

• An undergraduate degree - ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.

• Two to five years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.

• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

• Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.

• High energy with commitment to quality client service.