Corporate Services Senior Accountant

Alter Domus; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant within the Corporate Services department. We offer a dynamic, international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customised training adapted to your needs throughout your career.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have vacancies in our Corporate Services team where you will be responsible for servicing our portfolio of Real Estate and Corporate clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main accounting liaison and point of contact for a portfolio of real estate and corporate clients.
• Being an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for and knowledgeable about the quality of the work that is carried out for your clients.
• Reviewing work produced for submission to senior level staff.
• Responsible for the technical coaching of junior staff.
• Deciding and following up on the planning of the accounting workflow process together with the manager.
• Working on the setup of client structures, and implementing complex international structures as part of restructuring plans, mergers, acquisitions, and asset acquisitions.
• Assisting with the preparation, collation, and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence Files.
• Interacting with clients, board members, and third-party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, and property managers both in person and via written or telephone communication.
• Liaising with clients in respect of client statements and reporting.
• Processing/reviewing client payments on a variety of bank platforms.
• Ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping and reporting for client entities in line with agreed requirements.
• Preparing client entities' management accounts and financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102.
• Planning annual audits and managing the audit process.
• Liaising with tax advisors in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities.
• Responding to clients' requests in terms of tax planning in close collaboration with external tax advisors, if needed.
• Being part of a team of part or fully qualified accountants and ensuring all reporting deadlines are adhered to.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are either a fully or part qualified accountant, either ACCA or ACA.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the fields of fund accounting, corporate services, or audit.
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• Adaptable approach to using appropriate software (Yardi, CaseWare) and systems.
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave.
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events, and social committees across our offices.
• Support with mental, physical, emotional, and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.