The role
PwC’s Accounting Services (AS) team is a leading market focused business, providing corporate accounting services to national and multinational corporations, with a focus on helping them to remain compliant and providing insights to their operations.
The services provided by AS are high quality, process / cost efficient and relationship based. They are delivered by a technically proficient, innovative, commercially focused and agile national team. AS are a team that respects and values each other, and has a strong reputation and profile.
As part of PwC, the largest global accounting firm, AS offers a challenging and exciting career path.
AS have a varied and prestigious client base and work with various specialists in their own field which, combined with the importance placed on continuous technical training and personal development, provides an excellent opportunity for career development
What your days will look like
1. preparation of statutory financial statements (SFS).
2. bookkeeping and preparation of periodic management accounts.
3. manage a portfolio of clients and to work on ad hoc accounting projects. There is an expectation that AS Senior Associates will carry out client secondments at client sites in line with business needs, where their skills and availability match client requirements.
4. apply their accounting compliance knowledge to major proposals to help manage and grow the AS accounting compliance portfolio worldwide. In addition, the ability to contribute to the development of the accounting advisory service offering with regards to process improvement, technology, risk and controls is required.
5. take responsibility for the management of junior accounting staff
This role is for you if :
6. Must possess a ACA or ACCA Qualification (or an international equivalent).
7. Strong accounting skills and technical knowledge on financial reporting matters
8. Very good working knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and some awareness of US GAAP.
9. IT literate, ideally with some experience of accounting packages and very good excel spreadsheet skills.
10. Highly professional attitude to providing a quality service working on challenging assignments in a deadline driven environment
11. Self motivated with strong communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to work in a team environment.
12. Demonstrate flexibility in changing client environments.
What you'll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our 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.