Job description
The role offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a leading team in this field of expertise. It will take your existing accounting skills and allow you to develop an understanding of the wholesale asset management industry (hedge funds and private equity) and applicable prudential regulation to become a trusted advisor in the financial rules that these clients are governed by.
As an Accountant your duties will include but not limited to:
Manage a portfolio of FRR service client relationships in conjunction with other team members
- Responsibility for the timely collection of information and data relating to the relevant area of work.
- Responsibility for the completion of monthly management reporting and analysis, and quarterly VAT returns for your portfolio
- Preparation of annual financial statements drafted to comply with UK GAAP/IFRS
- Preparation of year-end audit files to assist supporting clients through the audit process
- Preparation of monthly regulatory capital forecasting in accordance with the applicable Prudential rules for your portfolio
- Preparation and lodgment of FCA returns on FCA’s online GABRIEL system.
- Involvement in preparation of financial projections for firms seeking FCA authorization
- Assisting with the financial aspects of Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (“ICAAP”)
- Contributing to the development, implementation and review of procedures used to maintain the financial records
- Assisting the Team Leader with ad hoc projects as advised
Knowledge, skills and experience required
The ideal candidate will:
Recently qualified and holding a recognised professional accounting qualification
- Looking to move into a growing, financial services-focused practice
- Looking to develop expertise in regulatory accounting, in particular prudential capital planning, monitoring and reporting.
- Solid client relationship focus
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong sense of team to collaborate with FRR
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
- Possess an excellent work ethic and can-do attitude
- Be highly organised with good attention to detail