Reports to Financial Reporting Manager 2/Senior Financial Reporting Manager
The purpose of this position is to account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Financial Reporting Manager 2/Senior Financial Reporting Manager.
Key responsibilities:
1. Act as the lead accountant for various fund structures within a team
2. Review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund structures incorporating investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries and provide assistance to the accounting team in the preparation of more complex reports as may be necessary under the circumstances
3. Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
4. Attend client board meetings and present quarterly financial information
5. Supervise and assist in the training and development of staff
6. Arrange and manage the appraisal process for members of staff
7. Manage and review the completion of audit queries
8. Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts
9. Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with foreign tax advisors
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
10. Proven relevant experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA)
11. Previous experience in people management
12. Evidence of accounting responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship
13. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
14. Computer literacy, word processing and spread sheet skills are essential
15. Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
We 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.