Accounting Advisory - Consultant

CFGI; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a Consultant - Accounting Advisory in Cambridge. The role involves performing operational due diligence, managing accounting projects, and engaging with clients. Candidates should hold an ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, or an MBA with relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP are required. The firm offers flexibility in work locations and encourages personal career growth.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• Strong technical skills and working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational due diligence for complex transactions.
• Engage in accounting projects for business units/subsidiaries.
• Act as a subject matter expert for client internal staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree - ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or 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.