This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented individual to make a real difference as part of a dedicated and professional team.
This position is best suited to a commercial yet technically minded person, with good experience in preparation of annual accounts, understanding transactions, and a solid knowledge of consolidations and group accounts.
Client Details
My client is a specialist financial services business, with 10 offices across Europe, the US, and Asia, with this role based at their Whiteley site.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide accounting support for the company jurisdictions accounting teams.
2. Support on client relationships for the allocated portfolio; be the primary contact for clients with frequent contact and regular in-person meetings if applicable.
3. Plan all deadlines and work allocations for clients.
4. Production of monthly/quarterly NAVs.
5. Oversee and prepare consolidated reporting and financial statements, both at asset and fund level, including supporting files and review of work produced by the team.
6. Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS or UK GAAP.
7. Compile and analyse financial information underlying the financial statements, including the treatment of business transactions.
8. Assist with preparation and/or review of bookkeeping and reporting from junior members of the team.
9. Implement policies, procedures, and checklists where necessary.
10. Bank debt covenant reporting.
11. Investor tax, CIS, and VAT reporting.
12. Lead year-end audits.
13. Organise take-on and set-up of new clients.
14. Work effectively with senior members of the Accounting team to ensure smooth transition of new work into the business.
15. Ensure all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines and filings are achieved.
16. Responsible for team planning, monitoring deadlines, and coaching and developing junior staff members.
As part of your duties, all employees must ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and meet all personal AML obligations.
Profile:
* The candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) qualified. The role would equally suit someone making their first move from chartered accountancy or someone already working in a similar role within the industry.
* A comprehensive understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS and other relevant accounting standards, and related preparation of statutory financial statements and auditor liaison.
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures manuals, and performance measurement reports at asset and fund level.
* Strong Excel knowledge.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations for which there may be little precedence.
Job Offer:
An excellent salary and benefits package is available to the successful candidate. The company is growing at an incredible rate and future progression and development will be available to the right candidate.
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