Senior Accountant - Reading

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Senior Fund Accountant

Reading

I am recruiting a Senior Fund Accountant for a leading asset manager based in Reading. My client is looking for an experienced financial professional to be part of the Fund Accounting team. The main responsibility of the role is to produce the monthly trial balances for the fund. There are in the region of 80 additional trial balances which are required as part of this process. Most of these trial balances are Annuity Funds. The roles may include providing additional support to the Group Funds Accounting Team during the transition period.

Key responsibilities include:

* Review set up of trial balances.

* Review of monthly IFRS trial balances.

* Review of reconciliations between Client Fund level trial balances and Client Fund Group level trial balance.

* Liaise with Project team to ensure that the trial balances meet the requirements.

Candidate will demonstrate the following:

* Sound knowledge of accounting (UK GAAP & IFRS), together with broad experience of the industry

* Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical and problem-solving skills

* A flexible and adaptable approach

* Good planning and organisational skills

* Ability to work under pressure and manage tight internal and client deadlines

* Must be able to demonstrate initiative and to manage their own workload

Qualifications:

* Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant (or equivalent)

My client is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. My client ensures the provision of the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.

Keywords: Fund Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Services, Asset Management, IFRS, UK GAAP, ACA, ACCA, CIMA