Financial Reporting Manager - Real Assets

Aztec Group

  • Southampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Reports to the Senior Financial Reporting Manager / Associate DirectorThe purpose of this position is to account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager / Associate Director.What you'll be doing
  • Lead a small team of Accountants at varying levels, in delivering provision of services for various clients' fund and corporate structures.
  • Manage client relationship(s), deliverables and capacity of the team to ensure that deadlines are adhered to and clients are serviced to a high standard.
  • Review the bookkeeping and all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund and corporate structures incorporating complex consolidations, investor and management reporting, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries.
  • Attend client board meetings and present financial information.
  • Manage and review the completion of audit queries.
  • Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality of service is provided to clients and external contacts.
  • Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with tax advisors.
  • People management responsibilities to include performance/absence management, appraisals and feedback, development and coaching, staff hiring.
What we're looking for
  • Demonstrable industry experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA).
  • Sound technical financial services knowledge, Real Asset specific experience is advantageous but not essential.
  • Evidence of accounting responsility for a client relationship(s) or a significant part of a major client relationship.
  • Experience in accounts prep, financial statements prep, bookkeeping, VAT returns, journal entries is essential.
  • People management and team leadership experience including, performance management, appraisals, feedback and coaching is essential.
  • An excellent communication, professional, dynamic and pragmatic approach.
We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.Who are we?Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn't is our identity - we're proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Flexible, hybrid working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance, including eye care
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
  • Worldwide travel insurance
  • Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
  • Regular social events
  • Health and wellbeing programmes
  • On-site parking
  • Significant investment into your personal and professional development

Aztec Group