Accounting Advisory - Consultant

CFGI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm seeks a Consultant in Accounting Advisory to drive impactful projects across various industries. This role requires strong technical skills in accounting standards and client interaction capabilities. You'll be responsible for operational due diligence, integration with clients, and conducting process improvements in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in public accounting or finance.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational due diligence for complex transactions.
• Manage client interactions and work on accounting projects.
• Research new accounting standards and implement process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical skills (IFRS, 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.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.