The Role: X3 Finance Managers (Junior/Mid-level and Senior)
Contract: Perm
Salary: £35,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Location: London, UK
Start date: ASAP
We are currently seeking an Assistant Finance Manager, A Mid-Level Finance Manager and a Senior Finance Manager to join our client’s accounting teams within their Client Services division. This role covers financial reporting and administration obligations to support a growing team with a focus on the highest quality customer service.
You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of several client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements) including the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of customer service.
Key responsibilities:
- Working within a specialized accounting services team on all aspects of administration and financial reporting to ensure the team and client servicing aspects are run efficiently;
- Working with team managers to manage and supervise a small number of trainees who would typically be studying towards professional qualifications. Supervise the trainee’s within the team, including mentoring, training and development;
- Preparing and implementing entity customer-specific procedures about the administration and reporting requirements;
- Acting as the primary point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of the audits;
- Ensuring that financial reporting complies with the entity and statutory requirements;
- Ensuring that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;
- Providing sound, quality and technical guidance to clients;
- Monitor WIP against agreed budgets and report variances to the relevant client director;
- Ensure invoices are being raised by procedures, or the frequency and terms outlined in the Administration Agreement in force, and within the published deadlines;
- Establishing, building and maintaining strong relationships and networks with both internal, cross-jurisdictional and external contacts including auditors and third parties;
- Working with the team to ensure projects run smoothly including getting involved in the migration and implementation of any new accounting systems or investor portals where necessary;
- Perform other duties as necessary to support the strategic development of the client team including client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals
- Any other duties in the scope of the role that the company requires.
Requirements
- Professional qualification – ACA / ACCA or equivalent: fully qualified role;
- Minimum 1-4 years of experience for a Junior role in the finance industry;
- Minimum 4-7 years of experience in a Mid-level role in the finance industry;
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior role in the finance industry;
- Knowledge of alternative investment funds and alternative asset classes (i.e. either real estate, private equity, private debt);
- Understanding of local regulatory and financial reporting regime with emphasis on IFRS and FRS102;
- A team player with excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite;
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines;
- Experience in mentoring / managing junior teams;
- Excellent communication and organization skills;
- Motivated and driven.