Advisory Accountant: Complex GAAP & Analysis Leader

HMRC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government financial agency in Northern Ireland seeks an Advisory Accountant responsible for complex financial matters, including the preparation and review of financial statements. The role involves providing accounting advice, engaging with clients, and supporting litigation as an expert witness. Candidates must hold a qualification from recognized accounting bodies like ICAEW or ACCA and demonstrate strong communication skills. This is an opportunity for professionals to develop and share expertise within the agency.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience of working on complex technical financial accounting matters.
• Analysing and interpreting financial records.
• Preparing or reviewing financial statements.
• Considering the appropriate accounting treatment of specific transactions.
• Show a clear understanding of accounting principles and GAAP in the UK.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, including delivery of reports.
• Provide accounting advice for complex accountancy issues.
• Engage with customers and assess the impact of accounting treatment for tax.
• Support litigation activity as an expert accounting witness.
• Prepare and review professional reports, attend case conferences and court.
• Develop and provide training to accountancy and tax professionals.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, fostering capability development.
• Share knowledge and best practice, leveraging innovative methods.
• Demonstrate leadership and engage with key collaborators.

Education

Full and complete qualification from ICAEW, ICAS, CAI, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA

Job description

A government financial agency in Northern Ireland seeks an Advisory Accountant responsible for complex financial matters, including the preparation and review of financial statements. The role involves providing accounting advice, engaging with clients, and supporting litigation as an expert witness. Candidates must hold a qualification from recognized accounting bodies like ICAEW or ACCA and demonstrate strong communication skills. This is an opportunity for professionals to develop and share expertise within the agency.