About the role

From planning and executing capital markets transactions to navigating regulatory change and complex accounting – we support our clients every step of the way. We are a market-leading team working on some of the most high-profile IPOs, M&A deals, capital markets transactions, and accounting advisory / finance transformation projects across a wide range of clients and sectors.

Within this, our CMAS Digital team is at the forefront of transforming how we deliver services by embedding technology into everything we do. We combine deep technical accounting knowledge with digital skills to develop innovative solutions for clients that drive efficiency, insight, and quality. Whether it's building financial reporting data models, streamlining complex processes, or exploring the latest in Gen-AI, we are redefining what advisory services look like in today’s market.

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

What your days will look like:

• 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

This role is for you if:

• Must possess an ACA/CA/ACCA qualification (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country
• Proficient experience in accounting, preferably with an audit background or CMAS/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
• Comfortable with technology-driven problem-solving in accounting and reporting

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more