Senior Accountant - Hybrid

• My client in Whiteley is looking for a Senior Accountant.
• Excellent salary and benefits (hybrid working) to the successful candidate.

About Our Client

My client is a specialist financial services business, relatively new to the area, but very established in the US and the UK, making it an incredibly exciting time to join the business. The role will be based at their Whiteley office on a hybrid basis.

Job Description

• Preparation of the statutory financial statements for a portfolio of Fund and SPV structures in compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Prepare / initial review of bookkeeping across a complex range of funds, SPVs, and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary.
• Review the periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
• Completion of the quarterly / annual reporting pack for a portfolio of fund structures, including the completion of all aspects of accounting, workbooks, supporting documents, preparation, reconciliation, proofing of investor reports, uploading to Investor portals, and handling ad-hoc investor queries.
• Manage the year-end audit process for your portfolio of clients and deal with routine audit queries and requests.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained on the accounting system (Allvue / SPV system (TBD)), investor platform, and Microsoft Excel working papers for all required aspects of significant financial statements line items.
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic VAT returns (if applicable).
• Treasury management, prepare monthly payment runs, and input payments into banking platforms.
• Assist managers with the accounting of complex transactions (i.e., acquisitions and disposals accounting).
• Assist with the onboarding of new client structures including Funds and SPVs.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff members under the supervision of the fund accountant. Provide training and support, especially in the absence of the Director.
• Assist with company secretarial duties if required.
• Support with ad-hoc client projects.

The Successful Applicant

The role would suit a qualified accountant either looking to move out of chartered accountancy or someone already working in commerce and industry with excellent financial accounting skills.

• ACA or ACCA qualification desired.
• Strong knowledge of industry and accounting principles.
• Supervisory experience a plus.

What's on Offer

An excellent salary and benefits package is available to the successful candidate (hybrid working). With exciting future growth plans, this is a superb time to join this flourishing financial services business.