At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial accounting and reporting for EMEA, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Company: Join Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm with a hands-on approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a culture that values meritocracy and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified accountant with 4-6 years of experience in a multi-site business.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
- Description
- About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals.
We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential.
A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth.
Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry.
Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Joining the Finance Team located in London and Manchester, and part of an established finance team that supports offices across Europe and the Middle East as part of the shared service function.
The Corporate Accounting Team works closely with Local External Accountants and are responsible forall financial accounting and reporting for the EMEA business including but not limited to month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory and compliance filings (VAT, Financial Statements etc.).
The successful applicant will report to the Financial Accountant and will work alongside the Finance Team, external advisors, auditors, and the wider business asrequired.
- How you will contribute
- Month end–GAAP
- Completing monthly close to global deadlines including preparation and posting of month-end journals
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, includingtimelyresolution of differences
- Preparation of monthly Fee Reconciliations
- Preparation of quarterly Intercompany Reconciliations and Invoicing, including working with our Treasury Team to ensuretimelysettlement of Intercompany Balances
- Monthly local statutory accounts, fiscal and compliance
- Prepare monthly data packs for local accountants and share to agreed timeline
- On a monthly basis review and reconcile local GAAP / management accounts, understand differences and where appropriatemake adjustments to GAAP and/or local books
- Liaise with external advisors, including auditors and local accountants.
- Support the local country audits ensuringa timelysubmission of Financial Statements, and also A&M Tax Team to ensurea timelysubmission of Corporation Tax and Transfer Pricing Returns
- Compile data for VAT and other fiscal returns and ensure these are correctly reported to the local fiscal authority ona timelybasis and correctly accounted for in GAAP books
- Other
- Assist with the preparation of the financial statements, if required
- Liaisingwith Accounts Payable and Billing Teams to ensure that costs are correctly allocated to each business unit
- Assistance with ad-hoc projects as and when required
- Ensuring a robust control environment is operated and maintained
- Partner with the A&M Tax Team to extract General Ledger to assist in data the preparation of the PSA submission
Qualifications
- Part-Qualified accountant with 4-6 years’ experience in industry
- Previousexperienceoperatingin an international multi-site business with exposure to FX transactions
- Experience of supporting the preparation of local GAAP financial statements
- Experience in VAT preparation, reviewand submission
- Good technical knowledge
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, previousexperience of working using a Global ERP systems
- Professional services industry experience is desirable
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines, results orientated and “can do” attitude
- A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and havestrong communicationskills
- Ability to work with large data sets, and comfortable with manual, detail driven processes
- Your journey at A&M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure.
Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy.
Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way.
We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources.
Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
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Senior Associate Accountant, Manchester or London employer: Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful work in the legal field. With a strong emphasis on personal development, continuous learning, and a supportive environment, employees are empowered to thrive and make impactful contributions. The London office offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions, all while enjoying a vibrant workplace that values integrity, quality, and inclusivity.
