Manager - CLR - Accounting Advisory Services (AAS)

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for its expanding Accounting Advisory Services team. In this pivotal role, you will provide specialized accounting and financial reporting advice, focusing on complex issues such as GAAP analysis and SEC reporting. You will lead client engagements, manage teams, and support business development initiatives while fostering strong relationships with clients. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the team's success and growth, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values individuality and promotes career progression. Join a firm that is committed to excellence and making a difference in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required from a recognized accountancy body.
• Experience in accounting advisory roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing client accounting engagements and leading small teams.
• Advising clients on new accounting standards and their implications.
• Developing and delivering training on accounting principles.

Skills

Accounting Advisory

Financial Reporting

IFRS

US GAAP

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

Tools

Financial Modelling

Job description

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Job description

Manager - CLR AAS

Base Location: London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join our rapidly expanding Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team. The team provides specialist accounting and financial reporting advice to clients across a range of complex accounting issues. You will work across a diverse range of projects, varying in magnitude and complexity, focusing on the application of technical accounting and financial reporting, in particular: accounting policy conversions and GAAP analysis, US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and US capital markets transactions, preparation of financial statements or carve out accounts, merger and acquisition activity, implementation support for new standards, group restructurings, and training. You will often work as part of cross-functional teams including Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, Audit and Tax. You will also support with business development activities with clients and contribute to the team's growth and success.

What will you be doing?

• Managing client accounting related engagements. This will include managing small teams and, in some instances, leading AAS input into larger, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assessing the impact of new and existing accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UKGAAP, Companies Act), advising clients on their application and the impact on the operation of an organisation.
• Providing accounting and financial reporting support in relation to US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and US capital markets transactions.
• Supporting transaction teams with IFRS 3 analysis and model reviews with relevant accounting frameworks.
• Providing accounting support to transaction and tax teams, answering questions on technical issues and providing input for reports.
• Developing and delivering accounting training to clients and internal KPMG teams.
• Performance managing junior team members, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports their growth and career progression.
• Helping to grow our business through building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and KPMG individuals.

What will you need to do it?

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body.
• Experience of working within an accounting advisory function of a professional services firm/ corporate business sector.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of IFRS 9, 15 and 16, UK GAAP (FRS 101/102), and Companies Act.
• Knowledge and experience of US GAAP.
• Experience of developing and presenting accounting training courses.
• Experience of managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)
• Proven track record of managing and delivering high quality, complex projects with stakeholder deliverables.

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.

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We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference.