Want out of Audit?

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.

As an Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant Manager you will:

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.

As the successful candidate you will:

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.

What You’ll Receive

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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