Advisory Deals CMAS Senior Associate

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions divestitures and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting financial reporting transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisations value.

Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

About the team :

The Capital Markets Accounting advisory and Structuring team advises clients on the accounting company law and capital markets issues in the context of both transactions (including M&A listings and debt raises) and in the ordinary course of business (including finance transformation regulatory change and internal restructures).

Our breadth of experience across different industries and different transactions allows us to guide senior clients and their stakeholders navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment.

The role

We are a team of specialists and your role in CMAS as a Senior Associate (or Manager) will involve applying technical expertise to solve problems and advise clients as they navigate changes in their business. You will be expected to work across our key areas of client delivery being :

Structuring and Accounting Advisory; and

Capital Markets Advisory.

You will work in dynamic teams directly for senior stakeholders at a range of clients across industry sectors (including technology financial services and industrial services) in the UK and around the world. We are a solution-oriented business within the Deals Line of Service working alongside other parts of the firm (such as M&A Tax) and other professional advisors to provide technical expertise on accounting structuring and capital markets considerations across the CMAS business.

We deliver our projects working in small teams with a flat structure meaning you will work closely with partners and directors in CMAS and other areas of PwC whilst managing and coaching junior colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include :

Advising on a variety of engagements from an accounting structuring and capital markets perspective in transaction and non-transaction scenarios.

Delivering innovative reports and presentations for discussions with clients and other advisors covering complex accounting issues legal and regulatory issues;

Coordinating the input of PwC teams from different lines of service and territories.

Designing solutions to structure key transactions to achieve the optimal outcome for our clients with a focus on advising on complex accounting matters

Collaborating with senior company management teams bankers lawyers and other advisers in the UK North America Europe and more widely.

Driving the growth of the business through involvement in targeting opportunities building internal and external networks and identifying opportunities to help your clients.

Skills and experience

Essential

Experience of US GAAP and IFRS

Must possess a ACA Qualification (or an international equivalent)

A keen interest in transactions and transformation

Problem-solving skills and ability to think logically

Intellectual curiosity with a willingness to challenge yourself and learn new skills including working in unfamiliar industries / environments

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare high quality reports such as accounting memorandums and technical analysis;

Good project management skills and an ability to manage time to deliver effectively on multiple engagements simultaneously

Desired

Experience in the external audit process building internal and external networks and developing client relationships

Experience in team working in client engagements

Experience in ChatGBT AI tools Alteryx Power Query Power BI or similar data analysis tools.

Comfortable with technology-driven problem-solving in accounting.

Agility in learning and mastering new data analytics tools and accounting technologies on the job.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Business Continuity Planning,Cruise,ABB,E Learning,Archicad

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1