Accounting Advisory - Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Consultant - Accounting Advisory. You will work closely with clients and support various accounting projects, contributing to operational due diligence and compliance. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance. The role offers opportunities for career growth and a mix of office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in public accounting or finance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and teams.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial nature.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational due diligence for complex transactions.
• Work on accounting projects for business units/subsidiaries.
• Integrate with clients' internal staff as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP

Communication skills

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.