Financial Reporting Technical Assistant Manager / Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in London is seeking an experienced professional to join their technical department. You will review financial statements for compliance with accounting standards and provide advice on technical queries. Ideal candidates have a professional accountancy qualification and experience in audit practice, especially with public interest entities. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years post-qualification experience depending on the role.
• Experience in audit practice or technical position with listed or public interest entities.
• Good understanding of financial reporting standards and company legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review annual reports and financial statements for compliance.
• Research and respond to technical accounting queries.
• Provide technical advice on accounting matters.

Skills

Experience with listing rules

Knowledge of IFRS

Understanding of UK GAAP

Technical support skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA)

Job description

About Our Client

Top 15 accounting firm with hybrid working.

This role sits in the technical department of one of the largest accountancy practices in the UK.

Job Description

Working in the technical department of this large accountancy firm in London, you will:

• review the annual reports and financial statements of public interest entities and other entities in scope of the Firm's technical review requirements to confirm compliance with accounting standards, company legislation and applicable regulatory requirements.
• research, draft, and respond to technical queries covering accounting (IFRS and UK GAAP), UK company law, and corporate reporting matters.
• provide technical support and advice on accounting matters to partners and staff.

The Successful Applicant

• The hiring manager is interested in applicants that have experience of any listing rules, for example the London Stock Exchange (LSE) listing rules, or Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listing rules, particularly in respect of the financial reporting elements.
• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience (Manager) / 1-year post-qualification experience (Assistant Manager).
• Good working skills, knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Previous experience of working in audit practice and/or in a technical position at an audit practice with listed entity and/or public interest entity clients.

What\'s on Offer

Excellent salary and benefits.