Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Sector: Asset Management
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
A leading UK asset management firm is seeking a qualified accountant to join its Financial Reporting team in London.
This role would suit an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with a strong grounding in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation. Whilst experience within financial services would be advantageous, our client is open to candidates from a broad range of industry backgrounds, including practice, commercial organisations and wider regulated environments.
The successful candidate will join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and robust financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS.
- Support the production of quarterly, half-year and annual financial reporting.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any exceptions.
- Liaise with external auditors and support year-end audit processes.
- Assist with the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards.
- Support the preparation of board and management reporting.
- Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are operating effectively.
- Work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
- Participate in finance change initiatives and process improvement projects.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Ideally post-qualified experience.
- Strong financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation experience.
- Good understanding of IFRS and UK reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting external audits and year-end reporting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and reconciliations.
- Experience working with financial reporting and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and control-oriented mindset.
Desirable Experience
- Asset Management, Financial Services, Insurance or Banking experience.
- First-time mover from practice.
- Experience within a regulated business environment.
- Exposure to FCA-regulated entities.
What's on Offer
- £60,000 - £80,000 base salary.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Competitive pension and benefits package.
- Hybrid working model.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a well-regarded asset management business.
- Broad exposure across financial reporting, controls and finance projects.
Financial Reporting Accountant | Asset Management | London | £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits | ACA / ACCA / CIMA
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