Want out of Audit? – Top 10 Firm – Chelmsford
Are you an Audit senior or newly qualified professional looking to move away from the rigours of audit testing and into a more advisory‐led, technical accounting role? If you enjoy the complexity of statutory accounts and consolidations but want to escape the audit cycle, this is the perfect transition. Join a specialist team where your technical expertise becomes the solution, rather than the check.
This Top 10 Firm is a market leader in providing high‑level technical support to complex corporate groups. Unlike a traditional audit‑heavy practice, this specific division focuses on business transformation, deal services, and financial reporting solutions. They offer a sophisticated, consulting‑led environment that prioritises technical excellence and professional development, providing a clear alternative to the standard audit career path.
Responsibilities
* Move away from audit testing and focus on the preparation and oversight of complex financial statements, including group consolidations and technical statutory accounts for a diverse corporate portfolio.
* Act as the key technical advisor for clients, solving intricate reporting issues under FRS 102, FRS 101, and IFRS rather than auditing them.
* Manage the delivery and profitability of a small, high‑value client portfolio, taking full ownership of planning, billing arrangements, and the final quality of deliverables.
* Lead and mentor junior team members on complex assignments, identifying material reporting points and providing tailored solutions that help clients achieve their strategic goals.
Candidate Profile
* Be ACA or ACCA fully qualified (or part‑qualified) with a strong foundation in UK financial reporting requirements.
* Have significant practical experience working with FRS 102, FRS 101, and IFRS, likely gained within a large or mid‑tier firm.
* Possess a strong desire to transition from audit into a technical accounting and advisory role, demonstrating the ability to manage complex assignments and multiple client stakeholders.
* Bring a working knowledge of corporation tax, which will assist in providing a holistic financial reporting service to your corporate client base.
Benefits
* Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site.
* 26 days holiday (with the option to purchase additional days).
* ACA / ACCA study support.
* Access to a virtual GP and electric car scheme.
* Access to over 300 on‑demand courses developed by an in‑house Talent Development team.
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