Accountant

Your Company:
Our client is an established family office supporting the financial affairs of a high-net-worth family, together with the accounting, investment and compliance requirements of a number of associated financial interests.
They are seeking a professionally qualified Accountant to join their team in a broad and varied position that goes well beyond traditional financial accounting.
Working closely with colleagues across finance, tax, administration and compliance, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of accounting and reporting activities while also becoming involved in investment reporting, corporate governance, technology and process improvement.
This is an opportunity for an accountant who enjoys variety and wants to use their financial expertise alongside an interest in technology and improving the way a business operates.

Your Role and Responsibilities:
While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to:

• Preparing and supporting the delivery of accurate financial and wealth reporting information.
• Supporting investment performance reporting and financial analysis.
• Reviewing financial information prior to upload and ensuring reporting is accurate and complete.
• Supporting asset revaluations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Preparing and maintaining loan summaries, loan schedules, quarterly loan memoranda and asset statements.
• Monitoring loan and mortgage repayment dates and ensuring relevant information is kept up to date.
• Calculating annual asset revaluations and preparing supporting information.
• Maintaining accurate records of investments, loans, mortgages and associated financial information.
• Maintaining an electronic investment database, including tax and legal jurisdiction information.
• Supporting the preparation of financial information for a pension scheme and associated companies.
• Reviewing management accounts, VAT returns, year-end financial statements and audit documentation.
• Supporting the finance team with tax, governance and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining statutory books, registers and corporate records.
• Supporting company secretarial activities and statutory and regulatory filings.
• Monitoring relevant Companies House and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the development and improvement of financial and investment reporting systems.
• Identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes and improve efficiency.
• Assisting with technology and process improvement projects from specification through to implementation.
• Supporting the introduction and effective use of Microsoft 365, automation and artificial intelligence solutions.
• Liaising with internal colleagues, external suppliers and management during projects.
• Providing training and support to colleagues when new systems or processes are introduced.
• Contributing to continuous improvements across finance, administration and compliance.
• Working collaboratively across the office to support wider business objectives.

What You Will Need to Apply:

• A professionally qualified accountant with at least three years of relevant experience within practice or industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of reconciliations, financial controls and reporting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An interest in investment reporting and financial administration.
• A genuine interest in technology, automation and process improvement.
• Experience improving processes, systems or ways of working would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work with confidential financial and personal information with complete discretion.
• A professional, approachable and collaborative manner.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• A commitment to maintaining professional development and CPD requirements.

What You Will Get in Return:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant looking for a position with genuine variety and the chance to broaden their experience beyond traditional accounting.
You will gain exposure to investment reporting, wealth management information, corporate governance, company administration, technology projects and process improvement, while working within an established and close-knit family office environment.
The role offers a salary of up to £50,000, alongside an annual salary and bonus review, 10% employer pension contribution and the option to make additional pension contributions through salary sacrifice.
Benefits also include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, individual BUPA cover, life insurance worth four times your gross salary and payment of your annual professional membership subscription.
The organisation is committed to supporting ongoing CPD and professional development, helping you build your technical and commercial experience.
Following an initial training and probationary period, there is also the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, depending on the requirements of the role.

Christina Smith – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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