The purpose of this position is to account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager / Associate Director, Accounting.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the lead accountant for various fund structures within a team
• Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
• Review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund structures incorporating investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor queries
• Attend client board meetings and present quarterly financial information
• Manage and review the completion of audit queries
• Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality of service is provided to clients and external contacts
• Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with foreign tax advisors
• Supervise and assist in the training and development of staff
• Arrange and manage the appraisal process for members of staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-6 years post qualification experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA)
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills are essential
• People management experience
• Evidence of accounting responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship