accountant Cheltenham, England
Job description
An opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a global wealth client, with a clear line of progression and career development.
This person will be working in the department which handles the execution of acquisition, investment, and disposal activities, so would suit someone with 2-5 years PQE. Your accountancy experience maybe Practice side, perhaps you are looking for a move into the commercial sector.
What you’ll be doing:
- Produce detailed project plans which address the key risks and assimilates Information on Corporate acquisitions to key stakeholders.
- Lead the overall project management to help deliver desired outcomes for stakeholders, in accordance with the agreed timetable and Group risk appetite.
- Produce complex and accurate financial models/forecasts to run different scenarios and assess ROI. Present results to stakeholders and adapt approach accordingly.
- Take ownership of the full financial due diligence on target recruits and acquisitions.
- Produce draft reports up to Board level and legal agreements to a high level ensuring factual and literacy accuracy, to tight deadlines.
- Keep all internal/external partners informed on progress and anticipated timescales.
- Support newly acquired company board with general integration activities, with a focus on financial and commercial activities, supporting business decisions with sound rationale and analysis.
- Contribute to the division by supporting corporate development activities and independently lead on ad-hoc due diligence projects as the division requires.
Who we’re looking for:
- 1-5 years PQE following qualification in an accounting or similar professional qualification in a finance field.
- Experience of conducting due diligence or audits on corporates.
- Project management experience and experience of report writing.
- Essential: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint). Advanced skills In MS Excel (Pivot Tables, LookUps, IF-Function etc.) Visio knowledge advantageous.
- Able to understand, interpret and advise on key drivers of business performance and their impact to primary financial statements. Translate understanding into accurate and complex financial models.
- High degree of analytical ability - able to assimilate and interpret large quantities of data.
- Organised - able to run multiple projects dealing with competing demands and workloads.
- Self-starter - Able to work for a significant proportion of time Independently or with little guidance.
Along with an excellent salary, a car allowance and bonus are available. This is a wonderful chance for a qualified accountant to take the next step in their career.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years PQE within a commercial or practice background?
Experience:
- accounting: 6 years (required)
Work Location: In person
