Associate, Fund Reporting Representative II in Manchester

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Role Summary

The UK Investment Trust Financial Reporting team requires an associate who will coordinate the preparation and delivery of client financial reporting packs and board materials, ensuring timely, accurate reporting in line with client SLAs and regulatory deadlines. You will manage query resolution, maintain effective controls, and contribute to process improvements that enhance data integrity and team efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client financial reporting packs on a monthly/quarterly basis in accordance with regulatory deadlines and client SLAs.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules and information in relation to client board meetings ensuring timely and accurate delivery to agreed timetables and SLA standards.
• Provide technical support for NAV calculation and fund accounting processing functions.
• Ensure effective recording and resolution of external/internal queries.
• Be aware of the risks of team operations and deliverables and assist in their management, ensuring required controls are maintained and compliance with procedures.
• Maintain records relating to assigned entities of the highest complexity in accordance with department policies, procedures and the applicable corporate and regulatory standards.
• Develop processes to improve record management, ensuring the information and data needed for reports and enhancing team efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification advantageous, preferably ACA/ACCA.
• 3–5 years total work experience preferred, ideally within financial services and/or fund accounting.
• Experienced accountant with sound double-entry and financial accounting knowledge relevant to UK Investment Trusts (e.g., UK GAAP and AIC SORP).
• Experience in financial reporting for UK Investment Trusts or equivalent vehicles preferable.
• Strong IT proficiency with excellent Microsoft Excel skills (advanced functions, reconciliations, data validation, pivot tables); interest in process improvement and automation.
• Experience using financial reporting platforms such as Confluence Unity and/or DFIN Arc Reporting to prepare, review, and publish accurate financial reporting (preferable).

Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leave, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.