Consultant

CFGI; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFGI is seeking a Consultant – Accounting Advisory in the Cambridge area. You will work with a team of CFGI professionals and client management on engagements involving financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements.

You will own projects from start to finish, interact with clients, and contribute to a high-energy, collaborative environment. Office, remote, and client-site locations are engagement-specific.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in public accounting or industry accounting/finance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, ethical and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (acquisitions and divestitures, debt raises, IPOs).
• Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries.
• Integration with client staff as a subject matter expert on senior accounting tasks.
• Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and documentation of projects related to new accounting standards and implementations.
• Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

ACA

ACCA

CPA

MBA

Job description

Consultant – Accounting AdvisoryOur 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.

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