I am representing an exceptional European hedge fund based in the west end that is looking to hire a recently qualified ACA. This is to join as a Financial Accountant in their growing Finance team.

The role is broad and the ideal first step outside of practice for any ACA looking to one day become a finance director in investment management. The position will leverage off you're the skills and knowledge learned from your ACA qualification whilst also provide you with challenges, new experiences and the opportunity to learn and develop. You will get exposure to all aspects of the finance function and be responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting as well as ad-hoc projects for the commercial team. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Fund
  • Thorough review of year-end trial balance, adjustment entries and financial statements prepared by the administrator in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Assist auditors to complete the audit of the fund in timely and efficient manner in accordance with US GAAS and thereby meeting all regulatory deadlines.
  • Liaise with the administrator to ensure timely responses to auditor's queries and delivery of financial statements.
  • Liaise with senior management, legal teams & directors for review of the financial statements.
  • Prepare & submit regulatory reporting.
• Management Company
  • Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of general ledger entries at the year-end for balance sheet and P&L.
  • Prepare year-end statutory accounts for Management Company in accordance with FRS 102 (New UK GAAP) and liaise with auditors and directors to get it finalised.
  • To maintain a focus on any opportunities to reduce expenditure, to enhance revenues and to increase efficiency.
  • To prepare regulatory reporting for FCA and JFSC for various entities within the management company.
  • To prepare ad hoc financial analysis for the business as and when required.
  • Assist accounts payable team to book journals in the accounting system

Remuneration will be in the region of £55,000 with discretionary bonus and other excellent benefits.

The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified ACA, ideally with exposure to investment management in their audit clients however this is not a necessity; more important is aptitude, drive and ambition. If you are looking for a steep learning curve that will widen your career opportunities in the future, then this is the perfect role.

If this is the role for you or if you would like a confidential discussion about other career opportunities, please either apply directly or get in touch with harris.asher@markssattin.com