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 is a position best suited to a commercial yet technically minded person, good experience in preparation of annual accounts, understanding transactions, good knowledge of consolidations and group accounts.
Client Details
My client is a specialist financial services business, with 10 0ffices across the Europe, the US and Asia, with this role based at their Whiteley site.
Description
Key Responsibilities · To provide accounting support for the company jurisdictions accounting teams.

· Support on the client relationships for the allocated portfolio. If applicable be the primary contact for clients with frequent contact and regular in-person client meetings.

· Plan all deadlines and work allocations for the clients.

· Production of monthly/quarterly NAVs.

· Overseeing and preparation of consolidated reporting and financial statements, both at asset and fund level, including supporting files and review of work produced by team.

· Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS or UK GAAP.

· Compile and analyse financial information underlying the financial statements, including the treatment of
business transactions.

· Assistance with preparation and/or review of bookkeeping and reporting from junior members of the team.

· Implementing policies, procedures and checklists where necessary.

· Bank debt covenant reporting.

· Investor tax, CIS and VAT reporting.

· Lead year end audits.

· Organise take-on and set-up of new clients.

· Work effectively with the senior members of the Accounting team to ensure smooth transition of new work into
the business.

· Ensuring all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines and filings are achieved.

· 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 meeting 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 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.