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Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.\nAbout the Team\nOur Accounting Advisory Services team provides technical accounting support and practical financial reporting solutions to a broad range of clients across multiple industries. We help organisations navigate complex accounting challenges, implement new accounting standards and achieve high-quality financial reporting outcomes under IFRS and UK GAAP.\nAs an Associate Director, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex advisory engagements while contributing to the continued growth and development of the team. #LI-JH2\nAbout the Role\nAs an Associate Director within Accounting Advisory Services, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of technical accounting projects, supporting clients through complex transactions, changes in accounting standards and financial reporting challenges.\nYou'll work closely with Partners, Directors and clients, providing technical expertise, managing teams and helping develop new business opportunities. This role offers significant exposure to varied accounting issues and the opportunity to establish yourself as a trusted advisor to a broad client base.\nWe're seeking an experienced accounting professional who combines exceptional technical expertise with strong client relationship and leadership skills. You'll be passionate about solving complex accounting challenges, developing people and supporting the growth of a successful advisory practice.\nLead the delivery of complex accounting advisory engagements from proposal stage through to completion, ensuring excellent client outcomes and commercial success.\nProvide technical accounting advice on a wide range of client matters, including complex transactions, financial reporting issues and accounting framework implementation.\nPrepare and review high-quality technical accounting papers, reports and formal accounting opinions.\nBuild trusted relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering practical, tailored solutions.\nIdentify opportunities to expand client relationships and contribute to business development activities across the Accounting Advisory Services team.\nSupport clients through the implementation of new accounting standards and changes in financial reporting requirements.\nManage, coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.\nWork closely with colleagues across Audit, Tax and Advisory to deliver integrated solutions for clients.\nContribute to the team's profile through networking, technical publications and thought leadership activities.\nDemonstrate strong project management skills, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.\nWhat We're Looking For\nACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.\nStrong technical expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and UK Company Law.\nExperience gained within a professional services environment in a technical accounting, financial reporting or accounting advisory role.\nA proven ability to analyse complex accounting matters and deliver practical, client-focused advice.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting formal technical accounting conclusions and recommendations.\nStrong research and analytical capabilities.\nExperience producing technical publications, guidance or thought leadership content.\nExperience building and managing client relationships, with a track record of delivering high-quality service and winning repeat work.\nStrong commercial awareness, including managing engagement budgets and supporting fee negotiations.\nA collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to developing and mentoring others.\nThe ability to think innovatively and deliver solutions tailored to individual client needs.\nAt Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. 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