Special Projects Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus, Pension
- Closing date
- Apr 12, 2021
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting Firm
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The candidate will sit between the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) and Risk Assurance Services (RAS) divisions and will support the partners in winning and delivering projects.
Client Details
The firm was founded by a group of ex-'Big4' professionals who saw a strong need in the market for a flexible and hands-on approach to supporting organisations. Their client range is diverse, ranging from multinational PLCs to owner managed SMEs based out of Manchester.
Description
The responsibilies of the Special Projects Accountant are to;
Support the FAR (Financial Accounting & Reporting) team in delivering client engagements that include:
- M&A - pre / post deal support.
- Performing complex financial reporting.
- Acquisition accounting.
- Impairment reviews.
- IFRS 9, 15 & 16 reviews.
- Statutory accounts preparation.
- Audit support.
- Preparing forecasts and budgets.
- ERP development and implementation.
Support the Risk Assurance Service team in delivering client engagements that include:
- M&A - pre / post deal governance & integration.
- Develop an understanding of client business processes.
- Documenting SOPs and creating process maps.
- Develop internal audit frameworks.
- Risk assessments on key business activities (RACMs).
- Present findings of audit results and provide recommendations to clients at all levels.
- Delivering courses and training sessions to clients.
- Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues that may impact the firm, our clients and its risk profile.
Profile
The successful Special Projects Accountant should be;
- ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and working understanding of Visio.
- IFRS, UK GAAP.
- Understanding of governance, risk management and control at an operational and organisational level.
Job Offer
The Special Projects Accountant will recieve;
- Salary of £40-45,000 + bonus
- Excellent Pension
- 25 days holiday (plus BH)
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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