Financial Reporting Technical Assistant Manager / Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in London is seeking a qualified accounting professional to join their technical department. Your role will include reviewing financial statements, providing technical support, and responding to accounting queries. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and a solid understanding of IFRS and UK company law. This position offers excellent salary and benefits.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience required for Manager role, 1 year for Assistant Manager.
• Experience in audit practice or technical position at audit firm is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK company law and corporate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements for compliance with accounting standards.
• Research and respond to technical accounting queries.
• Provide technical support on accounting matters to partners and staff.

Skills

Experience with listing rules

Knowledge of IFRS

Good communication 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.