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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, including IFRS and UK GAAP, while effectively managing financial records and liaising with various stakeholders. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with operational controls and deadlines.
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ACA/ACCA/CIMA QualifiedAccounting ExperienceKnowledge of IFRSKnowledge of UK GAAPProficient in Excel
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Hard Skills
Accounting TechniquesFinancial Statement PreparationNet Asset ValuationCash ReconciliationPosition ReconciliationManagement Accounts ReviewNAV CalculationOperational ControlsFinancial ReportingGroup Accounting
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsMethodical and OrganisedAttention to DetailTeam PlayerLeadership Skills
Tools & Technologies
YardiSimCorp DimensionAllvueFIS InvestOneEnlighten
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAACCACIMA
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesSubsidiary ReportingConsolidationsInvestment ManagementAuditing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain accounting records for large fund clients and liaise with Investment Managers regarding company activities
- Review monthly and quarterly management accounts and other accounting reports
- Produce Board packs and attend Board meetings
- Review Net Asset Valuation reports and supporting calculations
- Prepare half-year and annual financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP
- Liaise with Auditors
- Mentor junior staff and oversee their work
- Ensure operational controls, policies, procedures and checklists are followed
- Act as daily operational point of contact for multiple internal and external clients
- Liaise with Rental Agents/Property Managers, Depositaries, Auditors, Tax Agents and Brokers on day-to-day issues
- Ensure books and records are correct and accounting information is properly treated
- Perform cash and position reconciliations with support from junior team members
- Review company management accounts and supporting schedules
- Prepare and review NAV calculations
- Plan and schedule work to meet deadlines, including use of Enlighten
- Prepare and maintain team procedures
- Complete special projects and other duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified/finalist
- Minimum of 3 years’ strong accounting experience in a relevant environment
- Experienced user of Excel and Word
- Thorough knowledge of accounting techniques and principles
- Sound knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
- Strong communication skills
- Methodical and organised
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Highly numerate and accurate
- Strong attention to detail
- Good team player
- Good supervisory and leadership skills
- Knowledge of Yardi, SimCorp Dimension, Allvue or FIS InvestOne desirable
- Financial services experience desirable but not essential
- Exposure to Group accounting and consolidations desirable
- Subsidiary reporting experience desirable
- Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a demanding business environment
- Able to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
- Able to use own initiative and work through issues with minimal supervision
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Full-time employment
- Training agreed with the departmental manager/team leader
- Mentoring and development opportunities through junior staff supervision