JSS Search is partnering with a highly regarded international investment platform on the appointment of a Senior Manager, Accounting within a newly transformed Group Finance function.
This is a technically strong external reporting and accounting leadership role, operating across a complex multi-entity, international investment platform spanning private equity, venture/growth and listed investment structures.
Key Responsibilities:
External Financial Reporting
* Own the preparation and review of IFRS financial statements across complex consolidated structures
* Lead quarterly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reporting outputs
* Support the preparation of board and investor-facing financial commentary and reporting materials
* Maintain and develop accounting policies, assessing the impact of new IFRS standards and technical developments
* Prepare technical accounting papers and position memos relating to new transactions, investments and structures
Audit Management
* Act as the key finance contact for external auditors, managing audit timetables, deliverables and queries
* Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation to a high technical standard
* Support senior leadership in Audit Committee preparation and reporting activities
* Coordinate closely with wider finance and compliance teams throughout the audit process
Corporate Accounting & Group Oversight
* Provide technical accounting oversight across multiple entities and jurisdictions
* Review financial statements and accounting outputs prepared across the wider finance team
* Support tax and regulatory coordination alongside external advisers
* Assist with the preparation of entity-level board materials and consolidated reporting outputs
Consolidation & Group Reporting
* Own and maintain the Group consolidation model, including intercompany eliminations and equity accounting
* Ensure consistency between entity-level reporting and consolidated financial statements
* Support investor relations and wider business stakeholders with financial data requests and analysis
Valuation Support
* Support preparation of holding-level valuation analysis and reporting
* Review valuation inputs for consistency with accounting records and fair value requirements
* Provide accounting oversight across valuation methodologies used within financial reporting
Process Improvement & Systems
* Drive improvements across month-end and year-end close processes
* Support automation, AI and finance transformation initiatives across the accounting function
* Ensure finance systems remain robust, accurate and audit-ready
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* 6–10 years’ post-qualified accounting experience within external reporting, audit or group accounting environments
* Strong IFRS financial reporting experience within listed, investment management or complex multi-entity businesses
* Background within private equity, asset management, listed financial services or investment fund environments advantageous
* Experience managing audits and engaging directly with senior stakeholders and external auditors
* Exposure to international or multi-jurisdictional structures preferred
Technical Skills
* Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge, particularly around consolidations, fair value and financial instruments
* Advanced group reporting and consolidation capability
* Excellent financial statement preparation skills
* Experience with modern accounting systems and automation tools beneficial
* Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools and process enhancement advantageous
Qualifications
* Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
* ACA / ACCA qualified preferred
* Big 4 training background advantageous
* Additional qualifications such as CFA beneficial but not essential