Job Description

The successful candidate will have a Big 4 background and financial services experience, along with strong IFRS, managerial and consolidations skill set.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated statutory financial statements under UK GAAP ("FRS 102") and IFRSs
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts under UK GAAP ("FRS 101 & FRS 102") and IFRSs.
• Prepare quarterly group consolidated accounts under IFRSs
• Prepare interim financial statements under IFRSs.
• Liaise with companies' auditors and prepare audit files required by the auditors
• Liaise with companies' tax advisers to ensure corporation tax return is filed and on time
• Review financial statements and management accounts prepared by Financial Account Managers and Junior Financial Account Managers
• Complete and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Complete VAT registration for clients and review VAT returns prepared by Financial Account Managers and Junior Financial Account Managers
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as and when required by the Client
• Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level and maintain favourable impression of the Company
• Attend board meetings where necessary
• Motivate, guide and support the direct reports, providing high quality, up-to-date information and support
• Reviewing the client invoicing and invoice breakdowns before sign off by the Director to ensure appropriate chargeability and proper invoicing
• Participate in business trips for visiting existing clients, intermediaries and new potential clients

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS102) accounting standards
• Financial Services background
• Experience with consolidations - essential
• Management experience
• Demonstrable client relationship skills
• Critical thinker/problem solver
• A highly credible individual with intellectual ability and a hands-on approach
• A high performer and with a proven track record of delivering results and demonstrating leadership
• Excellent English language skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS102) accounting standards • Financial Services background • Experience with consolidations - essential • Management experience • Demonstrable client relationship skills • Critical thinker/problem solver • A highly credible individual with intellectual ability and a hands-on approach • A high performer and with a proven track record of delivering results and demonstrating leadership • Excellent English language skills