Our client is a well-respected business operating within the Professional Services Industry.
As part of the companies continued growth, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Qualified Accountant to join the business in a niche but exciting and progressive opportunity with core focus around Financial Analysis and M&A.

This role will be joining the firm to work directly alongside CEO & CFO to support the business with highly sensitive projects and carefully planned strategies to accelerate the firm’s growth mission.

This vacancy will be responsible for interrogating financial data to support business decisions around targeted and potential acquisitions and will also be involved with various wider financial projects within the Finance Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure the strictest levels of confidentiality are always maintained.

• Reviewing acquisition targets as provided by CEO.
• Performing initial high-level due diligence to ensure financial performance appears suitable for take-on.
• Assist with valuations for acquisition targets where appropriate.
• Once target confirmed, raise fact-finding questions to be sent to sellers to be able to perform further due diligence.
• Fact-finding to ensure financials processes and workflows are understood and documented.
• Remain a key finance contact for acquired staff once acquisition completed to ensure smooth transition to working within the group, to include both financial and operational assistance.
• Financial reporting outside of the management accounting function which will include daily reporting of departmental performance.
• Any other financial ad hoc projects set by the CEO & CFO.
This unique and progressive vacancy is likely to appeal and or suit to candidates of many backgrounds / experiences
The ideal candidate will be ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified however those working towards Formal Qualification with demonstrated experience will be considered
Experience gained within Corporate Finance / Transaction Services / M&A either in Practice or Industry could be a good fit or those with experience working within Management or Commercial Accounting within the professional services sector.
Other Key Attribute
• Have strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Be highly self-motivated and flexible in their approach to work, and comfortable meeting tight deadlines
• Have the ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner, highlighting key risks and assumptions.
• Have experience of reviewing, analysing and correcting financial data presented.
• Have strong Excel skills, able to create and adapt working templates for creation and presentation of financial data.

In return this role promises to be both varied and progressive and could be a ideal step for those looking to gained broad exposure to C Suite focusing on M&A and Financial Analysis and being removed from Monthly Accounting Process.
In return a competitive basic salary of £50,000 to £75,000 Excellent Benefits, Bonus and Hybrid working can be offered.

The role is full time, and permanent based in our Derby Head Office.
Monday to Friday 9.15 to 17.30 with a one-hour unpaid lunch break