Associate Director (Accounting Advisory) - FTC in London

Contract Office Location: London Wall

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a talented Associate Director to join our Accounting Advisory team in London on a short term 4-6 month contract. The team provides specialist accounting advice to clients across a range of areas, often working as part of cross-functional teams including Transaction Services, Tax and Valuations. It is a fantastic opportunity for the individual to continue to extend the depth and breadth of our Accounting Advisory service offering and play a part in the future growth of the team.

As an Associate Director, your responsibilities will include among others:

• Ensure that clients receive a high quality, efficient and proactive service and client expectations are exceeded.
• Leading or supporting with the delivery of technical accounting projects, including preparation of accounting position papers for companies with Tier 1-2 Audit firms.
• Supporting identification and development of new business opportunities for S&W with proposals for new work, development of internal brand and network and assisting with ad-hoc projects.
• Providing feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal whilst being familiar with relevant training and development options.
• Assessing the impact of recently adopted and new accounting standards (FRS102, IFRS 18) and preparing complex consolidation models e.g., multi-entity, multi-currency.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Have strong technical accounting experience with IFRS, UK GAAP and UK Companies Act, preferably with an external audit background.
• Possess strong experience with recent developments in accounting, in particular IFRS 9, 15, and 16.
• Have experience in leading and developing client relationships.
• Exhibit a problem solving attitude and proven ability to apply accounting concepts to unusual or one-off situations.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to clearly articulate the advice in written technical accounting papers.
• Have experience of working with listed companies and large corporates is desirable.
• Have experience of coaching and mentoring junior team members.