Financial Reporting Accountant

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS is looking for a Financial Reporting Accountantfor a contract until the end of the year, based hybrid in Glasgow.

Purpose of the Role:

The Financial Reporting team is responsible for the preparation of the interim and year-end financial statements, managing the end-to-end Financial Reporting process from planning to signing and also the audit at year end. The team is also responsible for the preparation of monthly board papers (management accounts) and other reporting tasks including administration of the Property funds general ledger, actual distribution rates for the UK funds, closed funds, revenue forecasts and periodic IFRS10 reporting.

As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of year end and half year financial accounts.
• Liaison with auditors and other operational departments.
• Preparation of monthly board papers (management accounts).
• Preparation of IFRS10 reporting, actual distribution rates and closed funds balance sheets.
• Preparation of net asset values reported to Association of Investment Companies (AIC) and Stock Exchange.
• Preparation of tax returns to HM Revenue & Customs and Office for National Statistics.
• Processing of receipts and payments and maintenance of accounting records.
• Timely completion of internal team management information.

What we require from the candidate:

• Experience in financial accounting.
• Attention to details and numerate.
• Understanding of funds would be desirable.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.