Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

The Accounting Advisory Services Manager will possess the following skills and experience:

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• A sound technical understanding from completing the ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) accounting qualification and have robust technical accounting knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK Company Law.
• Experience of working at a Manager level in a professional services firm, ideally within a similar financial reporting role.

JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting Advisory Services Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering a broad range of technical accounting assignments which address various scenarios in the practical application of financial reporting standards under IFRS and UK GAAP.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Advisory Services Manager will be part of a team that collaborates to deliver high quality services to our clients.
The role provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, offering the benefit of exposure to and learning across a variety of accounting topics.

The Accounting Advisory Services Manager will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the delivery of accounting advisory client engagements, including acting as the day-to-day lead on client engagements.
• Preparing advice for RI review and to provide to clients with advice on a variety of technical accounting issues.
• Analysing client transactions or structures and providing detailed technical accounting analysis, including drafting formal accounting opinions.
• Assisting clients in their implementation programme for new accounting standards or a new accounting framework.
• Representing Forvis Mazars when on secondment to clients.
• Assisting with the identification of business development opportunities and responding to client proposals.
• Working effectively as a team member sharing knowledge and responsibility and updating senior members on progress.
• Liaising with other Forvis Mazars departments, as necessary.