Senior Financial Accountant - Equifind Group : Job Details

Equifind are supporting a global asset management firm based in the City of London to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.

In recent years, this business has experienced substantial growth, marked by strategic acquisitions, an impressive increase in market share, and the achievement of multiple industry awards.

As they continue to thrive, the need for a commercially-minded accountant has arisen. This newly created position will play a pivotal part in the team comprised of qualified professionals who have played a pivotal role in driving the business's remarkable growth, boasting an average tenure of 7 years within the finance team.

When it comes to team spirit, the team knows how to have fun. They regularly plan dinners, drinks, escape room adventures, flight club outings, sports tournaments against other businesses in the City, and more!

What Will I be Doing?

• Preparing monthly consolidated management accounts for the Group
• Preparing individual monthly management accounts for the main UK Firm and the 3 newly acquired entities operating in the UK and Jersey
• Preparing month-end Management Information - including memo’s, commentary and board reports.
• Produce Key Performance Indicator file and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Analysis on the financials - including analytical review and commentary.
• Support to Junior staff including training and development.
• Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations - investigating and actively clearing down balances.
• Maintaining Fixed Asset register, ensuring it agrees to the management accounts, and ensuring all capital items have been captured.
• Intercompany reconciliations within Group, including communications with Group counterparts.
• Ownership of the Corporation Tax and Partnership tax returns for each entity.
• One of 2 lead contacts for the statutory financial audit.

What In It For Me?

• Base salary of £70-80,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• 27 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Group income protection.
• Life assurance.
• Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!

What Do I Need To Apply?

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• At least 3 years of post-qualified experience in a similar reporting role
• Advanced-level Excel skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent report writing and able to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to deliver quality in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of financial reporting requirements
• Experience in preparing management account and key performance data
• Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills