Job Description

Tasks

• Works autonomously on day to day tasks for their allocated portfolio - typically more complex entities and platinum clients in the team portfolio
• Responsible for ensuring all deliverables for their specific portfolio are met
• Supports the target operating model by ensuring appropriate tasks for their portfolio are completed by more junior members of the team
• Assists the CAM with the review of work completed by junior members of the team and is a vocal proponent of the service/quality standards expected from the team - when necessary during busy periods
• Adheres to agreed timeline/schedules for their portfolio - statutory and client deadlines, audit plans, internal work schedules such as iXBRL
• Supports the CAM in providing guidance and training to more junior members of the team
• Fosters strong client relationships with their allocated portfolio
• Supports the wider office in change initiatives through participation in projects, sharing ideas and supporting the implementation of changes to procedures or new systems

 

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate preparation of primary accounting documents, accounting statements and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and UK GAAP)
• Responsible for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met for their client allocation and supports the Client Account Manager in achieving this for the wider team
• Responsible for preparing all compliance related filings (like CBI and tax filings)
• Reviews accounting entries processed by Trainee and Client Accountants for their allocated portfolio. Assists the CAM on the wider team portfolio when required
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with their allocated clients and internal/external stakeholders. Follow ‘Our Service Promise’ delivery guidelines for relationship management
• Performs daily work with high complexity (i.e. preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts (both standalone and consolidated) under UK GAAP and IFRS, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, etc)
• Manages the audit process for their allocated clients and supports the wider team in adhering to the overall audit plan
• Supports the Client Account Manager by ensuring that less complex tasks for their allocated portfolio are appropriately allocated to the more junior team members
• Assists the Client Account Manager in reviewing the work of junior team members
• Provides support to junior team members (including on the job training) with complex work/calculations
• Oversees month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations to roll forward financial statement preparation - reviewing all reconciliations and ensuring they are followed-up on
• Oversees VAT compliance, corporate income tax returns and other filings for their allocated portfolio, and supports the CAM in overseeing the delivery of these tasks across the team portfolio
• Keeps up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation
• Provide technical support to the team

 

• Job specific requirement
  • Graduate in a relevant field
  • Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA)
  • Candidate with at least 1-year PQE
  • Structured finance experience preferable if working on a SPV/SFS portfolio is desirable
  • Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organize themselves
  • Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English is required
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system
  • Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice background with strong client servicing skills is desirable

 

• Key results areas and performance indicators
• Autonomously work on a specific number of entities and their related recurring annual and day to day tasks
• Support process enhancement and continuous process improvements, utilizing systems as required
• Ensure the entities within client portfolio remain fully compliant with relevant local accounting and tax legislation
• Zero Customer escalations / complaints within your client portfolio
• 100% timely and accurate time writing and productivity in line with personal target
• Contribute towards achieving Team’s Annual Efficiency Target
• 99% Data Entry completeness and accuracy into the local Accounting system
• 100% Payments accuracy and timeliness

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

o Graduate in a relevant field o Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA) o Candidate with at least 1-year PQE o Structured finance experience preferable if working on a SPV/SFS portfolio is desirable o Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities o Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organize themselves o Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency o Fluency in both written and spoken English is required o Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system o Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice background with strong client servicing skills is desirable