Assistant Manager - Accounting Advisory Services, Financial Reporting, UK Wide

Job description

Summary of Role Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant 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, focusing on the application of technical accounting, in particular: accounting policy conversions and GAAP analysis, 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 and contribute to the team's growth and success.

The role is primarily delivery-focused with oversight from Managers and Senior Managers, however you may be required to lead teams and supervise the work of up to four people, depending upon the engagement nature.

We are firmly committed to supporting your career development and will provide you with the breadth and depth of experience to facilitate this and support you in identifying areas of specialism. We operate a flat structure and look to promote collaboration across all grades within the team; you therefore will have coaching and support from some of our most senior and experienced staff.
Description of the Role

• Advising clients on the application of new and existing accounting standards, such as IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS101/FRS 102/UK Companies Act 2006).
• Assessing the impact of recently adopted accounting standards (primarily IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16).
• Supporting transaction teams with IFRS 3 analysis and model reviews with relevant accounting frameworks.
• Providing accounting support to identify the implications of business reorganisation plans.
• Working with other teams within KPMG, such as deal advisory/tax, to provide technical accounting support on cross-functional engagements (e.g., due diligence).
• Developing and delivering workshops and accounting training to clients and internal KPMG teams.
• Helping to grow our business through building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and KPMG individuals.
• Contributing to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities.
  

Role Dimensions

Technical core competencies required for the role

Our Global Technical core competencies provide clarity and consistency of expectations to ensure the minimum technical requirements are being met by level to drive quality, which is fundamental to achieving our ambition to become the most trusted and trustworthy firm. The relevant competencies for this role are:

• Technical knowledge :Understands relevant technical accounting and financial reporting standards, regulations and accounting literature.Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge.
• Technology skills : Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity, and data insights.
• Engagement management : Manages and executes the engagement, including project management, team management and remediation of deviations from the plan and timeline.
• Documentation : Completes documentation demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality.
  

People & Culture

• Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.
• Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.
• Actively lead and embed a coaching cultureto get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.
• Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders and wider society.
• Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.
  

The Person

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

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

Behavioural Attributes and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.
• Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information.
• Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical accounting expertise to provide high quality solutions.
• Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
  

Qualifications

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body. (E)
  

E - Essential, D - Desirable