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Financial Accounting Manager

Financial Accounting Leader
£80,000 - £90,000 plus  comprehensive benefits package and bonus
Central London - Hybrid flexible work arrangement

THE COMPANY
Our client is a globally recognised independent investment and wealth management firm, boasting a workforce of over 500 professionals across 11 nations. Their expertise extends to advising and investing in investment funds and assets exceeding £40 billion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria

  • Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with several years of post-qualification experience
  • Proficiency in IFRS and strong technical accounting skills
  • Experience managing multi-jurisdictional accounting and tax understanding
  • Proven track record in team leadership, development, and motivation
  • Experience of managing projects
  • Comprehensive understanding of various jurisdictional tax requirements
  • Financial services background essential
  • Experience with regulatory filings
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (macro-level, including Power Pivot and Power BI)
  • Meticulous attention to detail and logical approach to tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships and drive change
  • Collaborative team player

THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Reporting Head, you will oversee a compact team responsible for executing precise and punctual month-end closures for all group entities. Your role encompasses preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT and tax computations, as well as furnishing financial insights to various business units across the organization to facilitate budgeting and investment choices. Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

- Ensure the financial accounting team produces high-quality outputs promptly

- Manage the month-end closure process for complex group entities

- Conduct weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

- Coordinate with accounts payable to ensure accurate booking of accruals and prepayments

- Collaborate with the billing team on WIP accruals, bad debt provisions, and income split journals

- Contribute to cash forecasts for tax and other cash-related items

Reporting and Analysis

- Oversee monthly trend analysis for assigned group entities

- Craft and examine monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheets

- Complete and submit VAT and tax returns to relevant authorities within deadlines

- Assist in regulatory return completion and provide data for monthly regulatory capital updates

- Review local and group SLA calculations

Payroll and Cash Flow Management

- Scrutinize monthly payroll for designated jurisdictions

- Examine monthly payroll journal entries for assigned entities

- Develop weekly/monthly cash flow projections and manage expenditure

Financial Statements and Auditing

- Prepare year-end statutory financial statements and review team-produced statements

- Liaise with auditors and address ad-hoc financial inquiries

Team Leadership

- Provide on-the-job training and support to team members

- Ensure team compliance with financial and accounting regulations

 

SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE PROVIDED

 

 

Job Overview

Job Title:

Financial Accounting Manager

Location:

London, UK

Industry:

Financial Services, Financial Services – Accountancy and Finance

Rate / Salary:

80000 - 90000 GBP / MONTH

Duration:

Posted:

3 weeks ago

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