What’s the role? You will assist the management of a team to deliver the financial reporting requirements for a range of complex clients, which may include a range of fund structures. You will help to develop an expanding internal Centre of Excellence (CoE) and manage, supervise and develop team members, and maintain and develop relationships with the team’s clients. You will deputise for the Manager during absence, and support them when required in order to fulfil the team’s roles and responsibilities. What you’ll be doing Support the Manager and Head of Jurisdiction in order to deliver a first-class professional service to clients, both internal and external Deputise for the Manager in their absence when relevant Manage the timely and accurate production of financial statements for a wide range of client structures and differing complexity to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS standards Manage the timely and accurate production of quarterly reporting, including a range of investor reporting. Manage the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly and annual VAT returns Monitor the quality and service levels of team ensuring compliance with ISAE 3402 requirements Lead liaison with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required Planning and organising own client portfolio and team time planning Oversight of appraisals for all team members and conduct appraisals for members of the team Supervise team in relation to client activities and procedures Plan and prioritise own and team workflow Understands and complies with relevant organisational policies and procedures, supporting the Manager to manage risks around the accounting function Monitor profitability and recoverability of engagements and ensuring that functions are carried out in accordance with agreed fee levels and identifying and reporting to the Manager potential overruns at the earliest opportunity Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required The ideal background for this role: Recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA) A minimum of 4 years’ practical accounting work experience Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of fund types within various jurisdictions Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP, Lux GAAP or IFRS Experience of managing, developing and coaching others in a team environment Experience of external and/or internal client service Experience in a financial services environment, ideally in fund administration would be preferred Exceptional understanding and knowledge of current industry and accounting legislation, regulation and working practices Sound knowledge of private equity and real estate fund structures and accounting requirements through fund lifecycle would be preferred Detailed knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent knowledge of UK VAT would be preferred Working knowledge of NavOne or Sage, FIS Investran, Yardi, Caseware/Value Financials would be preferred Ability to manage and motivate a team of accountants Ability to deal with complex accounting matters Ability to manage and resolve difficult client matters Decision making with conflicting and demanding deadlines Progressive and takes responsibility for self-development and that of others Role Location/Hybrid Schedule This role will be based in our Southampton office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.