Fund Accountant - Financial Services - 6 Month Contract
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
We are recruiting for a Fund Accountant to join a dynamic finance team at a leading international financial institution.
The successful candidate must be a recently qualified ACA (or equivalent) from the Big 4. The position is ideal for professionals with strong technical grounding in IFRS, experience in auditing or preparing financial statements.
You must be able to start employment in September 2025 or October 2025
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare key sections of year-end statutory accounts, including supporting disclosures, in line with tight reporting deadlines
* Analyse new IFRS standards to assess implications for the organisation and managed funds
* Ensure financial reporting policies remain current and aligned with relevant accounting standards
* Investigate transactional data to identify and implement required accounting entries
* Support the maintenance of accounting systems and ensure data integrity and timely reporting
* Review financial transactions for correctness, including reconciliation between systems
* Approve journal entries prepared by other team members
* Liaise with both internal and external auditors, providing documentation and resolving queries
What We're Looking For
* Recently Qualified Big 4 Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
* Able to start employment in September 2025 or October 2025
* Financial Services background is preferable (but not a requirement).
* Experience in auditing or preparing financial statements.
* Strong numerical skills and the ability to interpret and analyse complex data
* Solid knowledge of IFRS and its practical applications
* Highly proficient in Excel and general IT literacy
* Excellent communication skills.
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