Senior Accountant - Financial Services - Hybrid

The purpose of this position is to carry out day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Client Details

My client is a Financial Services business with these offices based in Whiteley, but also with 7 other offices in Europe and one in the US.

Description

• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the accounting of all transactions, and the preparation of quarterly reports and statutory financial statements
• Assist with the completion of investor, client and audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Prepare drawdown and distribution calculations plus notices on an ad hoc basis when requested by clients
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
• Prepare and input payments for routine expenses, investment transactions and distributions to investors
• Assist and support the induction, integration and training of Trainee staff

Profile

• The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level)
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Sound technical Financial Services knowledge (to be support through the firm's internal Academy)
• Some previous experience of training or mentoring junior staff is beneficial

The role would be ideal for a 1st time mover from Chartered Accountancy, or indeed someone already working in commerce and industry, with strong financial reporting skills.

Job Offer

An excellent salary and benefits package including healthy bonus, alongside a chance of working for a business that prides itself on its development and progression of their staff, exists for the successful candidate.