Finance

Everything we do at JP Gray is based upon knowledge and understanding. We don’t profess to do everything, but what we do say we are capable of we do extremely well. Our very specific, narrow focus into certain areas within the Finance jobs arena makes us true specialists, mapping markets, understanding where the best career opportunities are and who the best candidates are.

We have specific teams dedicated to the following areas:

• Banking & Finance

  JP Gray‘s Banking & Investment Management division recruits on a permanent, contract and temporary basis across a wide range of job roles. Our focus is predominantly Front, Middle and Back Office roles across the Banking industry with an additional focus of recruiting into growing, established and Global Leading Investment Management organisations including Asset Managers, Venture Capitalists, Private Equity and Hedge Fund.

  Our teams of consultants specialise within niche and focussed areas of expertise that enable them to be market leaders within their relevant field. Our specialist consultants recruit for the following areas:

  - Accounting & Finance
  - Fund Accounting & Finance
  - Front Office
  - Corporate Actions, Trade Support & Settlements
  - Loans Administration & Fund Administration
  - Derivatives Specialists (OTC, Credit, Equity, DTCC)
  - Credit Risk, Market Risk & Operational Risk

• Internal Finance

  Our Internal Finance Recruitment team deals with all disciplines for permanent, temporary, interim or contract jobs within Commerce and Industry and the Public Sector. The team deals with the following levels of experience and qualifications:

  - Executive level appointments jobs
  - Qualified and Part-Qualified Accountancy jobs
  - QBE Accountancy jobs
  - Credit Professional jobs
  - Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerical jobs
  - Payroll jobs
  - Bookkeeping and Accountancy jobs

• Public Sector

  With a dramatic government investment matched with fresh challenges, we have found a far wider variety of job opportunities within the Public Sector. Whether it is the NHS, local government or charities, there is now a large range of rewarding vacancies for internal finance workers and accountancy professionals.

  The evolution of the public sector includes long-term contract appointments with a strong commitment to training and development. JP Gray has a dedicated team of recruitment consultants representing a large section of the public and not for profit sectors. Our specialist areas are:

  - Central and Local Government
  - NHS
  - Charities
  - Housing
  - Institutes and Associations

• Forensic Accounting

  Forensic accounting jobs are becoming more and more in demand. Forensic Accounting is the investigative side of accountancy and includes resolving of disputes that require expert accountants. It is a growth area: the big four and an increasing number of top 20 firms having dedicated forensics departments. In addition a number of niche practices specialising in forensics have emerged over the past few years.
  
  Forensic accountants prepare detailed reports that are presented as evidence in legal cases and are sometimes required in court as expert witnesses. Work is generally project-based and involves close collaboration with instructing parties such as legal firms, insurers or regulatory bodies.

• Assurance, Tax & Risk Assurance

  Auditors need commercial acumen, strong communication skills and the confidence in their own judgement to make critical business decisions and advise other finance professionals. The type of clients that auditors deal with often depends on the size of the practice. Small and medium-sized firms tend to handle owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients while larger firms offer exposure to plcs and multinationals.
  
  The nature of audit work, which is mostly conducted at client sites, offers enhanced networking and social opportunities. With larger firms, there is also potential for overseas travel. All firms offer partnership potential for auditors that display commitment and strategic thinking.
  
  If you want an audit job, or simply move firm…
  As in most areas of public practice, firms expect a strong academic background coupled with previous auditing experience.

  Specialising in taxation offers a whole new career in itself and there is consistent demand for good candidates at all levels. There are many specific areas within this discipline including trust, VAT, expatriate tax and international tax. Departments are typically split between corporate and personal tax.
  
  Taxation specialists need to demonstrate a clear audit path to their presentations so should have a logical approach to their work. Good communication skills are necessary to manage portfolios and advise clients. Negotiations with the Inland Revenue and Customs & Excise will be required as part of overall tax work.
  
  This is a demanding area that is constantly evolving with niche areas emerging, as taxation issues become more detailed with the passing of new legislation. Partnership prospects are excellent. Tax offers the opportunity to specialise within a large firm or to remain in a mixed tax role within a smaller practice.
  
  If you want a tax job, or simply move firm…
  There are openings for newly qualified ACA accountants, although some previous tax experience is preferred. At tax technician level ATT is expected; if you are looking for an advisory role you should train towards CTA, which your employer will usually sponsor.

• Corporate Finance

  The Corporate Finance jobs market is highly competitive. It is a stimulating field that offers the opportunity to work on high profile deals – input that will potentially shape a client’s future corporate strategy. Work is project-based and client-focused, therefore strong communication skills are essential.
  
  Due diligence/transaction support analysts conduct business and financial reviews, specialist investigations and working capital reports in support of mergers and acquisitions or stock exchange listings. Transaction support is relatively easy to enter with little experience.
  
  Lead advisors oversee mergers, acquisitions, management buy-outs and disposals in an advisory capacity. They project manage the whole transaction process, including strategic industry and competitive position analysis, deal structuring, contract terms and regulatory issues. Previous industry experience is essential.