Technical Accounting and Valuations Assistant Manager

Technical Accounting & Valuations Assistant Manager

York or Leeds

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you'rein control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table.

We have a really unique opportunity to join our growing Yorkshire based team to work as a Valuations Technical Accounting Assistant Manager. Your focus will be primarily on purchase price allocations and helping businesses that have recently been acquired or acquired another business. As part of the broader technical accounting role you will also focus on the complex aspects of accounting such as IFRS conversions, implementation of new standards, flotation support work and valuations of share based payments and intangible assets.

As part of your role you will work closely alongside the Valuations and Technical Accounting manager, preparing workings and reports for their review and liaising directly with the client to obtain information and help determine a solution that works for them and their auditors.

No two days or projects are the same Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to performing valuations work and acquisition accounting, leading IFRS conversions on behalf of clients and drafting responses to technical accounting queries from clients, . This is an opportunity to genuinely stand out from the norm. As well as providing support to your clients from an accounting perspective, you will also be managing and developing more junior team members to guide their journey.

You will ideally be at least a year post ACCA/ ACA qualified accountant, with experience of auditing or preparing purchase price allocations as well as aa breadth of knowledge on complex accounting queries. You will have a strong attention to detail and be comfortable rectifying queries as soon as they are brought to your attention. You will be happy to be very hands on. You will be responsible, alongside the senior team for mentorship of the wider team, providing them with soft skills and technical knowledge development. You will take the lead on client relationships and be responsible for excellent client service. You will also look to actively link with other service lines to deliver client projects.

"You will be joining a forward-thinking Yorkshire office with a supportive and friendly atmosphere. The role provides a unique opportunity to get involved in purchase price allocations and the complex aspects of accounting. "

• 33 days annual leave (31 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc.bank holidays
• Birthday Day off
• Lead Incentive Scheme (applicable to up to and including Associate Director level) -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• Private Medical Cover (applicable to Director/Partner level)
• Enhanced Parental + Family leave - We want Azets to be a place where you can combine both a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks (both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
• Flexible Working - Azets understand that as with any family, we all work indifferent ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
• Life Assurance - 4 times salary
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Access to our YuLife wellbeing app – Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
• Pension
• Paid sick leave
• Career Coaching
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program - For you and your family.
• Dress for your day
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike. As a business, we believe we are stronger together. We share knowledge, ask for help and empower each other to achieve more collectively. We are open-minded and value everyone’s contribution, embracing our differences and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. We look for people who adapt quickly to change, finding smart ways to deliver the best results and remain one step ahead. Does this sound like you?

The relationship that we have with our colleagues is of the upmost importance to us as a business. Your voice is important to us. Attracting and retaining the right people who will deliver the level of service that our clients expect is key to both our and your success.

We offer training and development opportunities to all employees and nurture talent from all backgrounds. This helps us to grow our own and bring out the very best in people.