Senior Corporate Accountant

Recruiter
Aztec Group
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
23 Jul 2022
Closes
21 Aug 2022
Ref
5141819003
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting and administration of a variety of corporate entities and trusts, acting as Special Purpose Vehicles within fund structures, under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

The position is based in Southampton working on a portfolio of Luxembourg clients.

Key responsibilities:
  • Complete all aspects of the accounting of corporate entities and trusts including bookkeeping, interim and annual accounts preparation and ad-hoc reporting and liaise with clients as necessary
  • Deal with routine audit queries
  • Assist with some aspects of company secretarial matters including the preparation of filings for Companies' House and other regulatory bodies
  • Assist with training of Trainee Accountants and Corporate Accountants
  • Act as a mentor to junior staff
  • Establish good working relationships with clients
  • Undertake routine office and clerical tasks where necessary
  • Maintain accurate client records within Viewpoint and other company systems

Skills, knowledge, expertise:
  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 3 to 5 years of previous experience as an experienced Fund Accountant
  • The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
  • Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
  • Computer literacy skills are essential

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

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