Senior Accountant

The Aztec Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Southampton is seeking a Financial Controller. This role involves ensuring accurate financial control and reporting, supporting management teams, and preparing important financial documentation. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with knowledge of IFRS and Lux GAAP. Excellent interpersonal skills and data analysis abilities are crucial. The firm values professional development and offers training to enhance your skills.

Benefits

Professional development training

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in an internal finance function.
• Knowledge of Financial Services regulatory environment is advantageous.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and Liquidity reporting.
• Support local boards and ensure Financial Controls are documented.
• Assist with year-end financial statement close process.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)

Commercial/Financial Services accounting knowledge

IFRS & Lux GAAP knowledge

Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills

Good interpersonal skills

Data analysis skills

Job description

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle.Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose.Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative.**About the role:****Reports to Senior Financial Controller**Responsible for financial control and reporting for Aztec Group Channel Islands Businesses, ensuring that the underlying Financial Operations are run in an accurate, timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. The provision of timely and accurate financial and management information in accordance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.**Key Responsibilities:*** Preparation of monthly management accounts in agreed format and in accordance with Local & Group timetables including both financial, non-financial and KPI data as required.* Preparation and delivery of Liquidity reporting as required.* Co-ordinate the financial accounting activities to ensure that the accounting records underpin the monthly management accounts prepared and are carried out in accordance with Local & Group accounting procedures including the reconciliation and control environment.* Provide proactive support to the local boards and management teams.* Ensure that appropriate Financial Controls are embedded and documented in the operating procedures of the Finance team and incorporate the Group Minimum Financial Controls and intercompany reconciliation.* Preparation of the indirect and direct Tax submissions & returns for the businesses in-conjunction with the appointed Tax Agents* Support the Group Financial Accountant with the year-end financial statement close process and preparation of statutory accounts ensuring group and local reporting deadlines are met.* Support the Group Financial Accountant in the engagement with local auditors and management of the annual audit process.* Engagement with the FP&A team on annual budgets & forecast as required to ensure delivery to Group & Local timetables.* Support the wider Finance teams as required.* Work with the Senior Financial Controller on projects as required**Skills, knowledge, expertise :*** Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) preferably within an internal finance function experience* Commercial/Financial Services accounting knowledge* IFRS & Lux GAAP knowledge* An understanding of GST and Corporate tax would be an advantage* An understanding of the Financial Services regulatory environment would be an advantage* Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills are essential* Good interpersonal skills* Data analysis SkillsWe will provide the training and support to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts is at the heart of what we do.*Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.*### Join our Talent CommunityAt Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. Join us and discover what makes us the bright alternative.