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The CMAS team (part of our Controls, Deals, Accounting and Risk (CDAR) business) advises and assists clients in addressing a range of complex accounting, reporting, company law and capital markets issues in the context of transactions (including M&A, listings and debt raises); and in the ordinary course of business (including finance transformation, regulatory change and internal restructurings). Our breadth of experience across different industries and different transactions allows us to guide senior clients and their stakeholders as they navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment.

As a team of specialists your role as a Manager in CMAS will involve applying technical expertise to solve problems and advise clients as they navigate changes in their business.

Specifically, we are looking for a Digital Accountant with a strong background in accounting and audit, with experience and skills in the use of data analytic tools and advanced Excel (financial modelling experience useful but not required). We are looking for agile and flexible individuals who are able to identify tech-enabled solutions to client problems using a mix of technical accounting and reporting expertise allied with the right digital mindset.

We are also looking for individuals who are adept at learning new technologies quickly, to help our clients enhance their existing accounting and reporting processes through digitisation and automation of the preparation of financial information including those required for deals (e.g. carve-out accounts preparation).

Key responsibilities:

• Advise and assist clients in developing practical solutions to complex accounting and reporting issues under IFRS, UK GAAP and/or US GAAP.

• Utilise technology tools such as Alteryx, Power Query, and Power BI to help clients to automate accounting and reporting processes and solve complex accounting and reporting issues.

• Preparation of accounting position papers, accounting analyses, historical financial information, financial statements, and carve-out accounts.

• The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, problem solve, self review your work and produce deliverables of a high quality under tight client deadlines in time pressured environments

• Agile adaptation to new tools and practices in data analytics as part of continuous professional development.

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Must possess an ACCA qualification (or an International equivalent)

• Experience in accounting, preferably with an audit background or CMAAS/deals experience.

• Proficiency to an intermediate level with extensive day to day use and/or certifications in Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools

• At an intermediate level or higher - can give examples / ideally demos of what they have built.

• Proficiency in Excel to advanced level - can give examples / ideally demos of what they have built.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and manage technical accounting issues.

• Agility in learning and mastering new data analytics tools and accounting technologies on the job.

• Financial modelling experience and/or US GAAP experience is beneficial, but not critical

Desirable skills:

• Comfortable with technology-driven problem-solving in accounting and reporting.

• Innovative thinking capabilities to develop new solutions for complex accounting and reporting challenges.