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Job description

We are recruiting for an Advisory Accountant (job responsibilities listed below).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience of working on complex technical financial accounting matters.
• Analysing and interpreting financial records.
• Preparing or reviewing financial statements.
• Considering the appropriate accounting treatment of a variety of specific transactions.
• Show a clear understanding of accounting principles and the application of GAAP in the UK.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, including delivery of reports or briefings to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial knowledge and an understanding of how businesses operate including accounting systems.
• Provide accounting advice for complex accountancy issues: analysing relevant customer facts, accounting frameworks and, where appropriate, challenge customers’ accounting analyses.
• Engage with customers and work with other specialists to form a view and assess the impact of the accounting treatment for tax.
• Support litigation activity, acting as an expert accounting witness, case accountant, or witness of fact and be proactive in assisting others involved in litigation.
• You will prepare and review professional reports containing factual and opinion evidence, attend case conferences, meetings and court, acting with professionalism, integrity and independence.
• Develop and provide high-quality training to accountancy and tax professionals, ensuring knowledge transfer and providing follow-up support to delegates.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, fostering capability development and professional growth.
• Share knowledge and best practice, leveraging innovative methods and digital tools to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Demonstrate leadership, expertise, and authority to credibly engage with key collaborators including agents, tribunals, colleagues, customers, and senior HMRC officers.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Full and complete qualification from, and continuing membership of, at least one of the following professional accounting bodies
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
• Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)