Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered.

The Financial Reporting team supports the financial reporting needs of London Plc’s, those companies seeking a listing in London, larger private groups and investor-backed businesses.

We are seeking a bright and talented qualified accountant, with 1 to 3 years post-qualified experience, to join our Financial Reporting team as an Assistant Manager. The role is aimed at individuals who have progressed to Assistant Manager level within the firm in which they completed their training, or individuals making their second career move post-qualification. The individual should have a keen interest in financial reporting for listed or investor-backed businesses and will ideally have experience of working on IPOs or other corporate transactions.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial statements under IFRS and FRS 101/102
• IFRS conversions
• Preparation of FPPP memos and implementation of related controls
• Preparation and review of group management reporting
• Accounting for transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and reverse takeovers
• Performing valuations such as purchase price allocations, share options, and derivatives
• Drafting technical accounting memos on areas such as convertible loan notes, impairments, leases, and revenue recognition
• Preparing integrated Excel-based forecast models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and managing day-to-day communications
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Liaising with clients’ auditors and other advisors to ensure project milestones are met
• Developing your own network with a view to increasing your business development capabilities over the medium term

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA with a minimum of 1 year post-qualified experience
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience in preparing complex financial statements under IFRS and/or UK GAAP, covering all financial statement line items
• Proven track record of researching complex technical accounting topics and applying to client’s specific circumstances
• Strong Excel/financial modelling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data in a methodical manner
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Evidence of experience coaching junior staff
• A proactive team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Comfortable working on more than one project concurrently
• Flexible attitude when dealing with tight deadlines and critical points of a project
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines

Our Values:

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people.