Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Job Description:

Do you have a background in accounting with a solid understanding of the production of statutory accounts? Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to join their Glasgow team on an initial 6 month fixed-term contract.

In this broad role, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting prompt and precise reviews of year-end and half-year financial statements, coordinating with auditors and various operational teams, and reviewing monthly board reports (management accounts) for Investment Trust clients.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Accounting experience and/or Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification
• IOC or equivalent professional qualification - if not already completed would be expected to study towards
• Sound technical experience in preparation and review of statutory accounts
• Solid understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience working in the Financial Services Sector
• Advanced numerical skills and accounting knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of UK/Lux GAAP, IFRS, and SORP for Authorised Funds desirable

Core Responsibilities:

• Review of IFRS10 reporting, actual distribution rates, closed funds balance sheets, revenue forecasts, performance and management fees
• Review of year end and half year financial accounts
• Review of net asset values reported to Association of Investment Companies (AIC) and Stock Exchange
• Meet client KPI's and service delivery commitments
• Review of returns to HM Revenue & Customs and Office for National Statistics (e.g. quarterly VAT, National Statistics returns)
• Review of monthly board papers (management accounts)
• Timely completion of internal team management information
• Oversight of receipts and payments and maintenance of accounting records
• Assess team processes to improve efficiency, control and to reduce risk

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16043

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.