An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a highly regarded investment management business in London. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will become part of a lean, finance team with responsibility for supporting a global group structure.
This role offers excellent exposure across management reporting, statutory accounts, audit, forecasting and regulatory reporting, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to further develop within a dynamic Group Finance environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts for UK and overseas entities, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and management commentary.
- Assisting with quarter-end reporting processes.
- Supporting the annual budgeting and cost forecasting cycle, working closely with stakeholders across the business.
- Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and Group financial statements.
- Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring audits are completed efficiently and within deadlines.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory returns across multiple jurisdictions, including FCA, MAS, DFSA and ASIC requirements.
- Driving process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance controls, reporting efficiency and automation, including the use of AI-driven solutions.
- Providing ad hoc financial analysis, reporting and project support as required.
To be considered for and successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys improving processes, solving problems and building strong relationships across a business.
Requirements:
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
- 1–2 years' post-qualified experience within audit, finance or accounting.
- Strong technical understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience within financial services or asset management (preferred but not essential).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Exposure to statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
- Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems; experience with Oracle NetSuite would be advantageous.
- A keen interest in AI and technology-driven process improvements.