My client is a Big 4 Firm, and they are looking for a strong Transaction Services Manager to join their growing team. They are recruiting individuals to join our Private Equity, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Mid-Market, and Corporates teams (including Energy and Natural Resources, Life Sciences, TMT, CDI, and SPA) across the The UK.
What Will You Be Doing?
.Leverage your strong Financial Due Diligence experience to work with a variety of clients or sector-specific clients.
.Use your analytical skills to interpret data, generate insights, and construct solutions for your clients.
.Manage costs, report, monitor recovery rates against the budget, and handle invoicing.
Deliver large sections or full work streams from end-to-end, adding value to your clients by collaborating with other business areas to become a trusted adviser.
.Produce robust financial analysis and support your team by reviewing their work.
Serve as a key contact for clients and advisors on a day-to-day basis.
Skills
.Ability to lead and operate in high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
.Skills to identify the deal implications of due diligence findings and provide clear recommendations for clients.
.Capability to offer advice and insight directly to clients, demonstrating technical expertise.
..Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and re-plan accordingly.
Proficiency in effectively project managing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
.Experience in managing upwards and reviewing output to ensure consistency and quality.
.Strong academic background with a financial qualification such as ACA or equivalent experience.
.Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
.A supportive attitude toward coaching, developing, and inspiring junior team members.
.A commitment to providing the best possible customer experience, advice, and value for each project.
.An understanding of the need for growth and continuous self-improvement.
.Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, ensuring support and consistency in delivery.
Our client, a leading global consulting firm is looking to hire an ambitious and talented Valuations Manager into their London. This is a very exciting opportunity for career growth , as you will get the experience of advising on valuation matters across different deal stages and support a wide range of both domestic and international clients. You will also be advising within several different areas such as transaction pricing, fund reporting, fairness opinions, expert witness service, and financial reporting (including purchase price allocations).
Key responsibilities will include the following:
· Acting as project manager for the engagement including day-to-day contact with the client, understand the client's needs and draft effective storyboards
· Attending client meetings and leading/presenting sections of work with clarity and impact
· Take responsibility for quality of deliverables, clearly link findings to valuation model and explain key drivers in the report
· Takes responsibility for directing the way the team will be managed and coached during projects including ensuring appropriate objectives are agreed.
· Full ownership and responsibility for delivering comprehensive written reports tailored to client's specific needs and requirements on the project
· Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues and client needs, developing suggested solutions, elevating, and consulting with other team members as required
· Build and review financial and valuation models of various complexity levels
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
· ACA or equivalent financial qualification
· Valuation experience, ideally gained in a professional service's commercial valuations environment
· Understanding of the range of valuation methodologies including discounted cash flow and capitalised earnings methods
· Strong quantitative and Excel / modelling skills
· Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality presentations and analysis
· Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative, confidence, and solid influencing skills
· Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external stakeholder relationships
· Strong project management skills and demonstrable ability to deliver high quality work
My client is a top 10 accountancy firm, they are looking for either a Manager or Senior Manager to join their Audit Quality practice. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to work in a more technical mid office role, that offers better work life balance and faster progression.
Responsibilities:
* Perform 'live' reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality
* Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the Elite Squad Director to agree approach
* Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits
* Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed
* Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality
* Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the Elite Squad
* Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits
* Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries
You'll be someone:
* Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits
* Good working knowledge of IFRS
* Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers
* Ability to think independently and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion)
You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business.
My client is a top 10 accountancy firm, they are looking for either a Manager or Senior Manager to join their Audit Quality practice. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to work in a more technical mid office role, that offers better work life balance and faster progression.
Responsibilities:
* Perform 'live' reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality
* Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the Elite Squad Director to agree approach
* Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits
* Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed
* Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality
* Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the Elite Squad
* Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits
* Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries
You'll be someone:
* Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits
* Good working knowledge of IFRS
* Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers
* Ability to think independently and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion)
You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business.
Our client, a leading global consulting firm is looking to hire an ambitious and talented Valuations Manager into their London. This is a very exciting opportunity for career growth , as you will get the experience of advising on valuation matters across different deal stages and support a wide range of both domestic and international clients. You will also be advising within several different areas such as transaction pricing, fund reporting, fairness opinions, expert witness service, and financial reporting (including purchase price allocations).
Key responsibilities will include the following:
· Acting as project manager for the engagement including day-to-day contact with the client, understand the client's needs and draft effective storyboards
· Attending client meetings and leading/presenting sections of work with clarity and impact
· Take responsibility for quality of deliverables, clearly link findings to valuation model and explain key drivers in the report
· Takes responsibility for directing the way the team will be managed and coached during projects including ensuring appropriate objectives are agreed.
· Full ownership and responsibility for delivering comprehensive written reports tailored to client's specific needs and requirements on the project
· Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues and client needs, developing suggested solutions, elevating, and consulting with other team members as required
· Build and review financial and valuation models of various complexity levels
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
· ACA or equivalent financial qualification
· Valuation experience, ideally gained in a professional service's commercial valuations environment
· Understanding of the range of valuation methodologies including discounted cash flow and capitalised earnings methods
· Strong quantitative and Excel / modelling skills
· Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality presentations and analysis
· Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative, confidence, and solid influencing skills
· Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external stakeholder relationships
· Strong project management skills and demonstrable ability to deliver high quality work
Audit & Accounts Manager (£60,000 - £70,000)
My client, who are a highly successful firm of accountants, based on the London / Hertfordshire border and whose clients are those specialising in the OMB / SME sector, are looking for an accomplished, professional and ACA / ACCA qualified Audit & Accounts Manager to join their growing and successful organisation.
You shall be providing accurate auditing and assurance services to a portfolio of clients, managing client workflow within the audit team and developing team members to ensure they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
This position offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients. Additional responsibilities include:
- Identifying and developing new client opportunities
- Reviewing and preparing financial statements for a diverse range of client assignments
- Handling fee queries and collection of outstanding debtors
- Mentoring, training, and assisting team members to maximize their performance
- Drafting, reviewing, and approving client bills
To be a suitable candidate for this role, you will need to be fulfilling the following:
- Be ACA/ACCA qualified
- Have a solid understanding of accounting and audit software
- Have outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively
- Being flexible and have that adaptability to meet evolving client needs
- Have strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
In return, you shall be rewarded with a competitive package along with extensive benefits for you and your family. You'll enjoy a comfortable, warm and friendly working environment and have the opportunity to work with some of the most prestigious clients across various industries.
My client strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.
All in all, this is a terrific opportunity to further your career, be away from the hustle and bustle of central London whilst earning a London weighted salary, get an enviable work - life balance and at the same time, be rewarded for your efforts.
Audit & Accounts Senior - Borehamwood - £50-55,000
My client, who are a trusted business advisor renowned for serving entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats.
They are looking to add a qualified Audit & Accounts Senior to their rapidly growing team.
You shall be working on a mixed portfolio of successful commercial clients and carrying out:
- Leading client audit engagements (planning to completion) and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements
- Identification of key risk areas in the audit planning process whilst tailoring audit programs accordingly
- Preparation of audit planning memorandum, programs and budget in a timely manner
- Conducting substantive and compliance testing, as well as evaluating and resolving errors as necessary
- Managing and co-ordinating the audit team to keep within the allocated time and budget
- Investigating audit review queries and providing recommendations
Given the size of this organisation, there would most definitely be progression involved, but the role of the Audit & Accounts Senior is indeed a pivotal one, which will help earmark the individual for climbing the internal career ladder and achieving yet more success in this job.
The successful applicant should not only be ACA or ACCA qualified but also have had 3 years' experience of carrying out audit & accounts assignments along with having strong communication skills (spoken and written).
In return, the firm will reward the successful applicant with a generous London weighted salary whilst offering an array of staff benefits, a friendly and enjoyable place to work, thus, setting up the individual for a long and successful career ahead.
Audit & Accounts Senior - £50-55,000
My client, a multi Partner, medium-sized central London audit & accounting firm, who have a rich history spanning decades, built from forming a strong reputation for excellence and integrity in the industry are looking to add a solid and high calibre Audit & Accounts Senior to their successful and growing team.
The successful applicant will be a qualified individual holding either the ACA or ACCA qualification and 3 years' UK practice experience behind them.
The portfolio of clients you shall be able to work ion in this job will be most interesting: celebrities (sports / music / entertainment) as well as real estate, retail, financial services and a general mix of OMB / SME clients from other commercial sectors.
The key responsibilities will include:
- Lead audit engagements, overseeing all stages from planning to completion, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and tailor audit programs to address key areas of concern.
- Prepare audit planning documentation, including programs and budgets, in a timely manner.
- Perform substantive testing and compliance checks, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Co-ordinate and manage audit teams, ensuring assignments are completed within established timeframes.
- Prepare financial statements (under FRS 102) and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Mentor junior staff members, providing support and guidance as needed.
With nice new plush offices in the heart of central London and a vibrant and friendly team who get on really well whilst welcoming other likeminded friendly professional individuals to join them, along with having an excellent work-life balance, fast-track career progression - this should all be nicely geared up for any recently qualified Senior auditor / accountant to want to challenge themselves in such an organisation.
All in all, this is an exciting opportunity that would lead to much job satisfaction and be rewarded accordingly - surpassing many counterpart Seniors in the larger, more corporate and reputable audit firms where the hours are much longer, the progression is far slower and being able to reach Partner level is for all intents and purposes virtually unattainable!
If you feel that you want to be recognised, rewarded and compensated for the effort you put into your work, then joining this client of mine would pay real dividends and one that you will look back in the near future and give yourself a pat on the back for making this smart and highly important decision!
Before your peers clock onto this and surpass you in their path to progression, it would be highly advisable to give yourself this opportunity and apply for this position!
Manager / Senior Manager - (medium sized West End firm in London) - up to £85k
Nine partner private client firm of Chartered Accountants in the West End seeks to recruit a qualified ACA or ACCA with more than five years post qualification experience.
The role is an audit and accounts manager role with the clients being corporate commercial clients, mainly high quality owner managed businesses.
Working closely with the partners, the successful candidate will lead assignments, carry out detailed technical file reviews and ultimately be responsible for a portfolio of clients.
We are looking for a technically strong qualified accountant with detailed knowledge and solid experience of auditing standards, UK GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.
Experience of working with clients in the property sector is an advantage.
The practice workload fluctuates with an extremely busy audit and accounts season from January through to September, which may result in long hours at certain times of the year.
We are an ICAEW, ACA training practice and an approved ACCA training practice; the role requires the individual to assist with the technical training and development of our team.
The successful candidate will be reporting directly to at least five of the partners of the practice and therefore an ability to prioritise, organise and manage a busy workload is essential.
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Audit Senior - London (Top-30) - up to £55,000 (hybrid working)
A recently qualified ACA or ACCA is required to join the London office of a reputable Top-30 firm. This is a great chance to take your career to the next level having just qualified.
For this role, you will need to be a good team player, able to lead audits and possess good organisational, planning, and delegation skills. You shall be working on a whole host of different clients across a variety of different sectors from OMB's (owner managed businesses) right through to substantial corporations as well as encountering charitable / NFP organisations. This in turn will give you exposure to utilising your existing skills to the max by taking charge of assignments whilst supervising juniors and providing a high level of service to the client.
If you enjoy having variety and constantly being kept on your toes - rather than being a specialist in one given sector - then this is definitely the role for you. In many cases, you shall effectively be operating as a trusted business advisor, especially with OMB clients, as you will have direct proximity to those business owners and they shall be relying on you to give them solid professional advice. This would therefore suit an outgoing, go-getter who thrives on the opportunity to put into action what they have learnt and take it to the next level.
Along with the audit element to this role, given the nature of clients you shall be working on, there will be ample opportunity to also keep up your accounting and taxation skills, thus, ensuring you remain very much as an all-rounded accountant. Again, this will appeal to those who want to take a deliberate step away from more corporate environments where audit is the strict order of the day!
Progression within this role is another key aspect and if you are not moving up the ladder internally every 12-18 months, then you simply aren't doing your job right. My client is only keen on those ambitious, hard-working individuals who want to see results for the effort they put in, and this organisation is well known for rewarding their staff generously on various levels (professionally and financially).
CV applications are currently being taken as the client is looking to short-list for interview in the coming few days and begin the interview process. Please therefore make your CV application to Samik Roy at Warner Scott Recruitment - sr@warnerscott.com - to put yourself in contention for this fantastic role.
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