Accounting Advisory Associate Director - FTC - 12 monthsWe are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.
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The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join our fast-growing, dynamic Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) team. This role is based in Dublin, and you will be part of a 300+ person team who specialize in providing compliance, accounting and BPO services to large corporates and multinationals.
You will be responsible for: Providing practical accounting advice to clients on a variety of technical accounting issues such as group reorganisations, business combinations, share options, lease accounting and complex financial instruments;Staying updated with changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and advising on their implications on clients;Providing guidance on the application of accounting requirements under IFRS, Irish & UK GAAP and US GAAP;Reviewing financial statements and disclosures to ensure compliant financial reporting;Supporting other FAAS service lines by providing technical advice and resolving any issues related to accounting policies and financial statements;Identifying new business opportunities and working with internal contacts to convert leads and opportunities into projects;Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior finance personnel;Managing and coaching junior team members;Working closely with other Grant Thornton departments to provide accounting advice in relation to group reorganisation projects or business combinations;Promoting FAAS both internally and externally, articulating all FAAS services and the value that we bring to our clients.Desired Skills and Experience Committed to relationship development and able to identify opportunities to deliver the best value;A genuine interest in financial reporting issues;Experience in drafting technical accounting papers;Good communicator with excellent report writing skills;A passion for client service;Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of the latest developments in financial reporting;Strong management skills;Recognised accounting qualification;Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in dealing with technical accounting issues.Life at GT Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda.
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