The Benefits of Global Work

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In today’s interconnected world, businesses are expanding beyond borders, and finance professionals—such as auditors and specialists—are finding new opportunities in the global market. Working internationally is not only an exciting career move but also a strategic one that offers numerous advantages. Here’s why pursuing global opportunities can be a game-changer for finance professionals and auditors:

1. Diverse Expertise and Experience

When you work in multiple countries, you gain exposure to a wide variety of regulatory environments, tax codes, and financial practices. This experience makes you a more versatile and knowledgeable professional. Auditors, in particular, can learn how different organizations manage risk, compliance, and governance across borders, allowing them to offer more comprehensive insights and solutions.

2. Competitive Edge in the Job Market

Employers highly value international experience. Professionals who have worked globally demonstrate adaptability, cultural awareness, and the ability to navigate complex financial systems. This global expertise makes you more attractive to both multinational corporations and organizations seeking to expand their footprint.

3. Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills

International work often requires finance professionals to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to complex issues. Whether it’s dealing with unfamiliar regulations or integrating diverse financial reporting systems, auditors and finance specialists sharpen their analytical and problem-solving abilities. These skills are crucial in delivering value to businesses operating in an increasingly complex global economy.

4. Cultural Competence and Broader Network

Working internationally allows you to build cultural competence—a valuable skill in today’s globalized business environment. Understanding different business customs, communication styles, and market behaviors can help auditors and finance specialists foster stronger client relationships and better manage cross-border teams. Additionally, you will expand your professional network across various regions, which can lead to future career opportunities.

5. Personal and Professional Growth

Stepping out of your comfort zone and working in a new country fosters both personal and professional growth. You’ll gain new perspectives, become more adaptable, and develop a broader understanding of global markets. This type of experience often leads to higher career satisfaction and a more robust resume, positioning you for leadership roles in the future.

6. Increased Earning Potential

Many international finance and audit positions offer competitive salaries, and in some cases, expatriate benefits such as housing allowances and tax incentives. Furthermore, professionals with global experience often command higher salaries in their home country upon returning, due to their specialized knowledge and international credentials.

7. Contributing to Global Standards

By working internationally, auditors and finance specialists play a vital role in fostering global business standards. Whether through helping companies comply with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) or ensuring adherence to global audit practices, finance professionals are key to ensuring consistency and transparency in an interconnected world.

For finance specialists and auditors looking to elevate their careers, international experience is more than just an opportunity for travel—it’s a gateway to professional growth, new skills, and a wealth of career possibilities. Whether you’re just starting or looking to take your career to the next level, working globally could be the key to unlocking your potential in today’s dynamic financial landscape.

Are you ready to explore global opportunities in finance and auditing? Contact us to learn how we can help you take the next step in your career!

Part-Qualified Management Accountant, Oxford

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Management Accountant for a biopharmaceutical company focused on regulating cell metabolism to develop first-in-class disease modifying therapeutics in immuno-oncology and immuno-inflammation. The firm was founded in 2018 with seed funding from SV Health Investors and raised $30 million Series A funding from an international syndicate of specialist investors including SV Health Investors, Sofinnova Partners, Longwood Fund and GSK. The company has a pipeline of projects at multiple stages of drug discovery. It is headquartered in Oxford, UK, with a small, but growing presence in North America.

 

The company was co-founded by a team of world-leading scientists from the United States and Europe who have contributed significantly to the field of immunometabolism.

This is an exciting time for the company as it well funded and about to commence Phase two clinical trials. The natural consequence of this is that there is a lot of work to do on the finance and operations side of the business.

 

We are looking for a part qualified Management Accountant who is looking to progress and develop their skills and continue with their accountancy training. The role will report to the Associate Director of Finance.

 

It is expected that the Management Accountant will be hands on, flexible, and comfortable dealing with a wide range of projects and various ad hoc pieces of work. The role will require good communication skills and a team-player mindset as there is likely to be significant interactions with the whole team from senior to junior levels and external stakeholders. Responsibilities will include:

 

 

· Prepayments and Accurals;

· Fixed Assets;

· Assisting with Forecasts & Budgets;

· Assisting with preparation of Management Accounts,

· Bank payments and reconciliations;

· VAT Returns;

· Dealing with foreign exchange and multi currencies.

· Setting up of management accounts pack;

· Responsibility for US subsidiary;

· Assisting with group consolidation;

· Performing the month end process including posting of journals into Sage;

· Preparing deliverables for the year end audit.

 

Candidate Profile

 

· Attention to detail is crucial.

· Possesses a can do attitude with lots of initiative.

· A part qualified accountant progressing to qualification;

· Sage Line 50 experience is desirable;

· SME and/or high growth company experience;

· Exposure and interest in the life sciences sector is advantageous;

· Analytical, and data driven in approach, with excellent Excel skills;

· Strong team player with good communications skills;

· An ambition to progress and develop.

 

 

This role requires an exceptionally capable part qualified accountant. You must have the enthusiasm and motivation to support the ongoing development of this dynamic and growing international business.

Transaction Services Specialist

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About the role: 

  • You will be performing financial due diligence, valuations work (often including modelling) and business development 
  • Project management: responsible for the delivery of client facing projects, being the main day to day point of contact for senior client contacts.  
  • Building relationships – required to build and sustain relationships with client management team members for the benefit of the Firm as well as acting as an ambassador and role model for the Firm.  
  • Developing people: demonstrate the ability to give clear directions, as well as positive and constructive feedback. You will coach less experienced staff and actively assist in the development of others.  
  • Delivering quality service and time management: Individuals will be required to monitor and deliver high quality service to clients (both internal and external). They will need to be able to manage their own time, plan and organise work tasks, monitor progress and meet deadlines. Individuals will be proficient at managing multiple priorities. Individuals will need to have excellent analytical and report writing skills.  
  • You will be based in the London office (when possible). 

 

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • ACA Qualified  
  • Experience of financial due diligence. 
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions 
  • Excellent written and oral communication 
  • Strong personal impact 
  • Ability to perform consistently at a high level under pressure 
  • Must be computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
  • Ability to work in a team but also have an entrepreneurial outlook. 

 

This offers an excellent opportunity for career development within an expanding London firm. There is a real focus on individual dependent and an opportunity to be exposed to a real diversity of client work both in the Transaction services project area. High performing individuals will be well remunerated and will progress very quickly.  

Big 4 Auditor, Melbourne

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We are currently partnering with a Big 4 Client in Australia to source exceptional candidates for their External Audit team in Melbourne.

 

Our client is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Their people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as they partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, drive, disruption and growth. They look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for their clients, their firm and their communities.

The auditing world is changing and we want you to come help us change it. Standardisation, automation and digitalisation is the future of audit at our client. Questioning ‘why’ is the environment encouraged and where their people strive. They want you to have the ability to challenge the way things were done in the past while working on multiple industries and high profile brands – because they believe ‘if you never stretch, you never grow!’

Joining them means you will be part of an agile and flexible working environment that can offer you best in class learning and personal development opportunities.  Not to mention an array of benefits including annual flu vaccinations, volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, MS Office for home products and a load of retail discounts.

The Audit & Assurance team provides value to their clients through the delivery of specialised quality audit and assurance services. They collaborate with a broad range of clients including ASX listed organisations, private companies and family businesses.

The nature of the work performed in Audit has an immediate impact on the lives of clients. By sharing this journey, they create unique connections that offer endless opportunities to continue making a difference.

Each day, you will work with some of the most exciting, innovative and important businesses in Australia. You will provide specialised services that enable our clients to focus on their growth journey, as they change the landscape of our economy. Come and be a part of a dynamic, fast growing, market leading team who is committed to helping clients succeed.

Due to growth within their existing client base, they currently have opportunities in their market leading External Audit division at Assistant Manager level.

 

Your Opportunity

  • Be accountable for leading and managing engagements of high-profile clients and all aspects of audit delivery, client service and business development
  • Be responsible for executing advisory related engagements
  • Provide inspirational and engaging leadership to grow and develop talent
  • Form strong relationships with prestigious audit clients and play a key role in the delivery of quality assurance and reporting
  • Benefit from career building experiences through your work on some of the largest audit clients
  • Enjoy a journey offering considerable scope to grow through their structured future leadership program
  • Look forward to capitalising on interesting career opportunities on offer through our Global network of offices

How are you Extraordinary?

As the successful candidate you will:

  • Be CA/equivalent qualified or nearing completion.
  • Have experience working across Private and Corporate Clients
  • Bring a proven track record of high performance and success
  • Have gained strong IFRS skills
  • Possess exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
  • Possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess demonstrated team leadership abilities

 

IT Audit Manager and Associate Director, Big 4, Sydney and Melbourne

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Due to exciting growth our client are expanding their IT Audit team.

The team is made up of audit focused people who are all pivotal to the successful delivery of their IT External Audit engagements.

 

Your Opportunity

As a Manager/Associate Director in the IT Audit team, you will play a key role in:

  • Develop, coach, mentor and share expertise with team members, providing stretch assignments to advance their capability.
  • Assist their clients to meet IT audit requirements and timelines.
  • Provide technical knowledge, direction and training to engagement team members.
  • Embed data analytics and automation in the audit execution.
  • Support engagement managers in the preparation of clear and concise IT External Audit reports.

 

Is this you?

  • You enjoy marrying your strong analytical skills with fantastic technical communication skills to write detailed and accurate reports.
  • You are resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will be supported to use your initiative to work through competing priorities.
  • You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines.

 

Your Experience:

Your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and share expertise with team members, providing stretch assignments to advance their capability.
  • Demonstrated client service excellence
  • Background in IT Audit, assurance, risk management or advisory
  • A tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g. Accounting, Information Systems, Commer or other)
  • Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills

 

N.B. If you are emigrating for this role the client will pay for your visa, flights and 2 weeks accommodation

Fund Accountant, London

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Our client is an international growth capital investment firm, with a track record of delivering high returns from investments in innovative, high-growth healthcare businesses. The partners in the business are passionate about building world-leading businesses that improve patients’ lives and are seeking a candidate who will fit well in this collegiate and stretching working environment. The firm has been growing AUM rapidly (>$1bn total) and recently raised a new $500m fund to continue deploying their successful strategy. As a result of this growth, the firm is seeking a finance professional to join the team. The role will be based in the firm’s central London office.

Reporting to both the COO and the Financial Controller, the main responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Preparation of quarterly investor reports
  • Interfacing with third party administrators and reviewing their reporting
  • Co-ordinating fund cash flow processes (capital calls, distributions, debt utilisations, investments)
  • Assisting with preparation of fund annual financial statements
  • Assisting with the annual audit
  • Assisting with ad hoc financial requests from within the team and from external investors
  • Preparation of UK and US partnership tax information for use by the firm’s external tax advisers (prior knowledge of UK and US partnership tax rules is not essential)
  • Assisting with preparation of diligence materials for potential investors
  • Supporting FCA compliance activities

 

Other duties will include:

  • Maintenance of GLs for certain funds and special purpose investment vehicles
  • Review and approval of online banking payments
  • Review of team expense claims

 

The opportunity requires an individual who is a qualified accountant and who enjoys working in a varied, stimulating and demanding professional environment. They should be a highly motivated self-starter, with strong organisational and time-management skills, pride in their work product and a desire to learn. Working in a small finance team, the successful candidate will play a meaningful part in the continuing expansion of the firm, while working for a business that is investing in exciting, innovative companies within the healthcare sector.

Transaction services Manager, London

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A busy and dynamic transaction services team is looking for a Transaction Services Manager to join the team.
  • The Firm has 17 partners and approximately 140 staff.
  • They have several FTSE listed clients, Large OMBs and Mid Market clients.
  • Sector Focus: Financial Services, Real Estate, Fintech and Retail

 They are a progressive business that continually looks at new and innovative ways it can support clients and businesses to compete and grow. Therefore, they are always looking for new and dynamic individuals to join their team and play a part in shaping the future of the company.

About the role:

  • Reporting into the TS Partner, supporting both him and the Director
  • Performing FDD
  • Project management: responsible for the delivery of client facing projects, being the main day to day point of contact for senior client contacts
  • Building relationships – required to build and sustain relationships with client management team members for the benefit of the Firm as well as acting as an ambassador and role model for the Firm.
  • Delivering quality service and time management: Individuals will be required to monitor and deliver high quality service to clients (both internal and external). They will need to be able to manage their own time, plan and organise work tasks, monitor progress and meet deadlines.
  • Individuals will be proficient at managing multiple priorities.
  • Individuals will need to have excellent analytical and report writing skills.
  • Supervising junior team member
Qualifications and Experience:

  • Qualified Accountant or CFA
  • Experience of financial due diligence.
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Strong personal impact
  • Ability to perform consistently at a high level under pressure
  • Must be computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work in a team but also have an entrepreneurial outlook

Company Secretary, London

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We’re looking for an experienced Interim Company Secretary to join an exciting global construction and property company

 

You will be expected to:

  • Lead delivery of Company Secretariat activities, prepare documentation and perform administration and logistical activities and contribute to Company Secretariat policies, processes and operations.
  • Act as company secretary for various real estate and fund legal entities, such as general partners and stand-alone development and investments subsidiaries. Provide a full company secretarial service to a portfolio of companies, boards, joint venture entities, board committees, management committees and investment advisory committees
  • Provide support, advice and training internally and externally in relation to the UK companies
  • Support the chairs through the provision of business and commercial insight, ensuring that boards are considering the most appropriate topics
  • Contributing as a subject matter expert to business projects and taking responsibility for deliverables as required
  • Identification, assessment and implementation of regulatory and legislative changes
  • Delivery of ad hoc Corporate Governance projects under the direction of the Head of Legal
  • Provide support for ad hoc technical queries and mentoring / training junior staff

 

Key Tasks and Activities

  • Board Meeting Requirements and Drafting
  • Arrange board meetings and manage board calendar; produce and issue board packs to a high standard, and draft ad hoc transaction related board resolutions.
  • Attend meetings, take minutes and produce draft minutes after meeting, maintain matters arising, distribute minutes and ensure signed copies are filed in company books and minutes.
  • Implement board reporting tools.
  • Maintain records of all subsidiaries and associated property assets, in the UK.
  • Initiate regular reviews of dormant companies and work with internal and external parties to facilitate solvent liquidations.
  • Drafting board minutes and resolutions in advance when requested to include POAs, bank mandates, loan agreements, share allotments and corporate restructures
  • Act as ‘shadow’ company secretary for various offshore entities where UK company secretarial support is required for local drafting and execution.
  • Report quarterly to Board on all compliance matters.

 

Filings and documentation

  • Manage Statutory Filings and ensure prompt filing
  • File relevant documents with Companies House through our GEMs system
  • Review GEMs records to check accuracy of information on system

 

This is a critical and challenging role offers a great opportunity to be introduced into a dynamic and expanding global business.

 

To apply please email your CV to leo@williamscottassociates.com

Audit Senior Manager, Aberdeen

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Our client services clients of all sizes, in a diverse range of sectors, delivering high quality External Audits and Audit related services and is growing rapidly. This senior manager role will ensure you have exposure to an unparalleled breadth of client exposure, the very best technology and fantastic opportunities for career development.

The city of Aberdeen sustains over 1000 energy businesses and boasts the busiest heliport in Europe. Aberdeen also boasts a rich and vibrant food and drink industry, innovative tourism organisations, and burgeoning private business and life science sectors that are investing and growing.

 

The role:

As a Senior Manager, you’ll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You’ll be responsible, alongside  the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client’s senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits – join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities alongside contributing to the success of the audit business.

 

The responsibilities:

  • Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion;
  • Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit;
  • Building connections across teams and specialist areas to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate;
  • Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders;
  • Ensuring the team’s audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements;
  • Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout;
  • Mentoring and coaching junior staff members in your business unit;
  • Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and
  • Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge – helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.

 

Requirements:

  • Be a Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience);
  • A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing;
  • Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion;
  • Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders;
  • Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and
  • Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.

To apply please email your CV to rebecca.moore@williamscottassociates.com

Public Sector Audit Manager and Senior Manager, London, Birmingham and Leeds

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Our client’s Not for Profit Audit team is going through an exciting period of expansion nationally, thus providing a unique opportunity to help shape the future of their work within the sector and help grow the business. Their Not for Profit client base includes a variety of well-known charities, higher education institutions and schools, meaning that clients they work with already cover a wide range of organisations in the sector.
The role:

You will…..

  • Be responsible for a portfolio of Not for Profit audit clients
  • Solve technical matters for our clients, and project manage client work
  • Oversee and develop our growing team to the highest standard
  • Build and maintain strong working relationship with your team and our clients
  • Take opportunities for wider department responsibilities through training and pitching new projects
  • Get involved in helping us grow our business by working on audit tenders and pitches
  • Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you’re supported through every stage

 

Requirements: 

You’ll need a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a portfolio of audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

  • Experience of managing audits of large entities in addition to dealing with complex technical matters
  • Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
  • Project management experience
  • Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
  • Experience of the Charity and HE SORP and auditing Not for Profit entities would be beneficial

To apply please email your CV to elizabeth@williamscottassociates.com