A fantastic opportunity to join a leading global financial services institution has arisen, working within a division which is already a market leader in the Investment Trust sector and going through significant expansion. The business is looking to add two Commercial Senior Investment Trust Accountants to the team in Canary Wharf paying circa.£50k.

The division is structured so that there are genuine prospects for good progression and for role enrichment with all Senior Fund Accountants getting involved with commercial relationship management for their designated clients/trusts.

Responsibilities include:

* Prepare accounts and subsidiary information for Investment Trusts ensuring timely and accurate delivery to agreed timetables and SLA standards and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards, relevant SORPs and other regulations
* Prepare schedules and information in relation to Investment Trust's board meetings ensuring timely and accurate delivery to agreed timetables and SLA standards
* Provide technical support for the NAV calculation function and expense processing functions.
* Complete monthly audit reviews to validate the accuracy of accounting records.
* Supervise and monitor the production of accounts, board meeting information, NAVs and other ad hoc information by Investment Trust accountants. Perform reviews and sign-off of information in accordance with control procedures
* Prepare / review income forecasts
* Prepare / review ad-hoc reporting and calculation requirements in support of Client fund requirements in accordance with SLA standards
* Liaise with internal and external parties relevant to Trust deliverables (includes clients, auditors, tax consultants and others).
* Ensure effective recording and resolution of external / internal queries
* Assist in staff management processes re Investment Trust accountants in conjunction with Manager, including recruitment and appraisal processes
* Be aware of the risks of team operations and deliverables and assist in their management ensuring required controls maintained and compliance with procedures
* Where appropriate or required deputise for team manager and provide cover and support for other Investment Trust teams.

This is a great progressive opportunity to a qualified accountant or equivalent with experience of Fund Accounting in an Investment Trust environment, failing that another relevant discipline. Please now or contact David Harvey - david.harvey@markssattin.com for more details with the job title in the subject bar.