1. My client in Whiteley is looking for a Senior Accountant.
2. Excellent progression, salary & benefits (inc. hybrid working/bonus).
About Our Client
My client is a financial services business that has grown at an incredible rate since their inception, whilst keeping an incredible retention rate, due to how well they look after their staff, with their unrivalled support, development and progression of staff.
Job Description
3. Account a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries
4. Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad hoc investor queries
5. Deal with the completion of routine audit queries
6. Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions are completed within a robust control environment
7. Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
8. Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and other payments
9. Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff
The Successful Applicant
They will look at people from Financial Services and equally Commerce and Industry, but would also be the perfect first move for someone looking to move out of Chartered Accountancy.
10. The candidate will be expected to be at least part-qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
11. Experience of reviewing statutory accounts is desirable
12. Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
13. Computer literacy skills are essential
14. Previous coaching/mentoring of junior staff would be beneficial
What's on Offer
An excellent salary and benefits package,including bonus, a very good pension and if required, the best study support of any business I have recruited for, is available to the successful candidate.Also, if candidates are moving from chartered accountancy or carrying fees, this can potentially be looked at transferring over, to help make that move.