Our client is seeking a Manager for Fund Accounting, a full-time position that plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records for all fund and corporate structures. In this position, you will be responsible for delivering financial statements and various reports within established client and regulatory timelines. You will also assist the senior team in optimising the use of technology to enhance process efficiency and improve the quality of outputs. Your proactive approach will be essential in managing queries and providing resolutions for issues raised by colleagues, clients, advisors, and auditors.
Job Duties:
- Ensure up to date and accurate accounting records of all fund and corporate structures.
- Deliver financial statements and specialised investor reporting within client and regulatory timelines.
- Assist in optimising the use of technology platforms to support process efficiency and quality of output.
- Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors, and auditors.
- Maintain bookkeeping and accounting policies, procedures, and controls that underpin service excellence.
- Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with streamlined processes.
- Deliver exceptional service levels and client experience throughout the client life-cycle.
- Develop and maintain client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness and in-depth knowledge of client structures.
- Mentor junior staff under the supervision of senior staff.
- Coordinate all accounting matters for clients, including regular reporting and attendance at board and shareholder meetings as appropriate.
- Manage routine and complex fund accounting operations, ensuring accurate execution and recording of related activities.
- Adhere to company workflows, policies and procedures, accounting standards, and regulations, providing constructive challenges to ensure business efficiency.
Job Requirements:
- ACCA/ACA qualified.
- Strong understanding of quality client service requirements.
- Significant demonstrable experience in a funds environment at a similar level, with strong knowledge of accounts preparation.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Proven ability to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Deadline-oriented with a collaborative and flexible working style.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail necessary for building relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Sound technical knowledge of financial services, including up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements.
- Ability to independently manage tasks effectively.
What You’ll Love:
You will appreciate the dynamic working environment and the opportunity to significantly contribute to client satisfaction and operational excellence. Our client encourages professional development and offers a supportive culture for employees to thrive.
Could this be the right opportunity for you? If this opportunity sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly and experienced recruitment team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance, and support you throughout the process. Simply submit your CV in confidence, and our Candidate Manager will arrange for one of our consultants to get in touch to organise an initial meeting, either face to face, via Microsoft Teams or by telephone, whichever suits you best. We look forward to getting to know you and learning more about what you’re looking for.
