Accounting Technical Services - Senior Manager -Banking

We are looking to strengthen our Accounting TechnicalServices (ATS) team with talented and high performing individualsto support Forvis Mazars' significant growth. As a member of ATS,you will focus on our banking and asset management practice andsupport Forvis Mazars' audit teams to provide technical accountingand corporate reporting support under IFRS and UK GAAP (includingFRS 101 and FRS 102). As a member of ATS you are driven to providehigh quality support tailored around our clients. About therole

• Resolvingaccounting and corporate reporting technical queries, with aspecial focus on financial instruments accounting;
• Reviewing financial statements of banks, buildingsocieties, asset managers and investment funds for compliance andbest practice in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP and companylaw;
• Providing bespoke technical support tokey banking and asset management audit assignments;
• Coaching and supporting the development of junior teammembers;
• Monitoring technical developments andassisting with the preparation of internal and external technicalpublications and guidance.
  
  ACA/ACCA (orequivalent) accounting qualification with significantpost-qualification experience;
• Excellenttechnical accounting knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 101 and FRS102) and UK Company Law, and proven experience with the practicalapplication of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments inthe financial services sector;
• Experience with evaluating technical issues, analysingfacts, consulting and delivering solutions to audit teams and/orclients.
• Solid written and verbalcommunication skills, especially writing formal reasoned technicalresponses.
• Experience of writing technicalpublications and technical guidance will be beneficial.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work, with strongattention to detail.
• Work well with others inthe team as well as independently, maintaining high standards ofquality and demonstrating commitment toself-development.
• Experience of working at anexperienced assistant manager or manager level in a professionalservices firm within a similar accounting technicalrole.
  
  AtForvis Mazars you will feel a real sense of purpose, helping tocreate a fair and prosperous world, working in a culture thatencourages you to be your true self at work with a focus onflexibility, balance and wellbeing., Forvis Mazars is a leadinginternational professional services firm delivering exceptionalquality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcingand consulting.
We are one diverse,multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense ofconnection and belonging. This is a place where you can takeownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and putyour ideas into action. At ForvisMazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We givepeople the freedom to make a personal contribution to our sharedpurpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create changeand make an impact so that everyone can reach their fullpotential. This role is hybrid, and officelocations can be either London, Milton Keynes orManchester. Being inclusive is core to ourculture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether inthe recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be theirunique self. To read more about our approach clickhere Our aim is to make therecruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible -please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we canwork with you to support you throughout your application.