Senior Accountant

Equifind are working on a new opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant with a boutique asset manager. The firm now manages just over $2bn in capital and has $10bn invested across emerging markets, with all activity centred on the commodities space.

Following a period of strong growth, they’re now expanding the Financial Reporting function. This role reports directly into the CFO and will suit someone who brings an innovative, solutions‑driven mindset — someone who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, and elevating the finance team’s business partnering capability.

As the business continues to scale, your remit will grow with it. Over time you can expect increased responsibility, including likely oversight of a junior team member. You’ll also work closely with the FP&A Manager on ad‑hoc projects such as building financial plans for new market expansions.

Role & Purpose:

• Role created due to growth — recent expansion into Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including new offices and four upcoming fund launches
• CFO is continuing to centralise the finance function in‑house
• Exposure to automation, streamlining and system‑implementation projects

Description:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Own the month‑end close process for allocated entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across group, client and third‑party structures
• Review monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by junior team members
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting schedules in line with relevant accounting standards
• Review intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and recharge calculations
• Review and manage accruals, prepayments, deferred income and other complex accounting estimates
• Journal posting, reconciliations and invoice raising

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Act as a primary contact for year‑end audits, coordinating information flow and managing auditor queries
• Support corporation tax, R&D tax credit and other regulatory submissions alongside external advisers
• Ensure statutory filings and regulatory submissions are completed accurately and on time

Application Requirements:

• Qualified accounting qualification.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar reporting role with a strong technical grounding in reporting, tax and audit.
• Experience of working within financial services, preferably in the alternative asset management sector
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and global environment.

Package Includes:

• Annual competitive bonus
• Breakfast and lunch provided daily by in‑house chef
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Critical illness income protection