Assistant Manager - Accounting Advisory Services, Treasury

The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting investment and economic growth across the Midlands. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our rapidly expanding Accounting Advisory Services (AAS), Treasury Team. Our team is focused on serving the world's leading Corporate Treasuries with their most complex business challenges. The team offers deep treasury expertise in financial products and markets, risk management, systems, governance, valuation, and accounting. We work closely with other high impact functions within KPMG such as Audit, Risk Consulting, and Management Consulting to provide a wide range of treasury advisory services.

The role is primarily delivery-focused with oversight from Managers and Senior Managers; however, you may be required to lead teams and supervise the work of up to four people, depending upon the engagement nature. You will also support business development activities and contribute to the team's growth. We are firmly committed to supporting your career development and will provide you with the breadth and depth of experience to facilitate this and support you in identifying areas of specialism. We operate a flat structure and look to promote collaboration across all grades within the team; you will therefore have coaching and support from some of our most senior and experienced staff.

What will you be doing?

• Undertaking reviews and implementations of Treasury strategies, policies, target operating models, cash management processes, and technology and systems.
• Conducting risk management assessments including foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, and commodities.
• Providing specialist support to external audit teams, including derivative valuations, hedge accounting, and financial instrument classifications.
• Conducting internal audits on treasury functions ranging from FTSE100 companies to Housing Associations and Charities, including benchmarking.
• Providing technical support on accounting and regulatory change projects such as IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, new UK GAAP, EMIR, and Basel III.
• Assisting with delivering Treasury advisory projects, ranging from strategy reviews, target operating models, and audit support, including providing input to larger, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assisting senior management in providing clients with advice on technical treasury and accounting issues.
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations, thought leadership collateral, and marketing material.
• Supporting the development of KPMG's client propositions, with a primary focus on Corporates, Listed, and Regulatory.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience working within an accounting advisory function of a professional services firm/corporate business sector.
• Experience working in a Corporate Treasury function with good technical knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, treasury strategies, systems, governance, and controls.
• Sound technical knowledge of IAS 39 and IFRS 9 standards, and their practical application.
• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body.

Additional skills we'd love to see:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.
• Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information.
• Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical accounting expertise to provide high-quality solutions.
• Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations: Audit at KPMG covers the entire UK. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility or would prefer to be based out of one of our other sites across the UK, please register and discuss this with our team.

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.