Job Description

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.



With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

The Role

In line with continuous growth, we have recently formed a Financial Reporting Team.



To support our Head of Financial Reporting with this new offering we are now recruiting for a Financial Reporting Advisory Manager to join the team in either Leeds, Manchester, Carlisle or Newcastle.



The main elements of this role will include:

Providing financial reporting advice to clients on complex accounting issues, transitioning to new accounting standards and / or different accounting frameworks and the financial reporting implications of business decisions, including (but not limited to) new revenue streams, acquisitions and restructuring Drafting and reviewing technical accounting papers for clients and liaising with their auditors where necessary, to resolve accounting issues Providing technical accounting training to clients, delivering workshops and seminars / webinars Working collaboratively with other AW Service Lines to ensure holistic support is provided to clients, by ensuring the financial reporting implications of advice being given is considered, understood and addressed Providing financial reporting support and training internally, to colleagues in other AW Service Lines Researching, interpreting and monitoring changes in accounting standards, including UK GAAP and IFRS, and preparing internal and external thought leadership articles on relevant topics Coaching and providing managerial support to more junior members of the team and supporting them with their own professional development Managing project budgets and negotiating fees with clients where necessary

Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

A Full UK Driving Licence Either ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified Strong knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS Experience of working in a professional services firm and providing financial reporting advice to clients Ambitious, and keen to drive the team forward Comfortable working in a fast paced environment A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills An interest in business development and supporting the growth of the Financial Reporting Team. This includes identifying and taking forward new opportunities, preparing quotes and proposal documents, and negotiating fees with clients

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health) Paid flu jabs and eye tests Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client) Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to 2,500 for each referral Ongoing access to online training courses and materials Paid professional membership fees Charity of the Month Colleague of the Month Subsidised social events throughout the year


In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.



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