Position

• Responsible for the preparation, production and completion of the Annual Report and Accounts for a number of clients that will form an allocated portfolio.
• Delivering pension scheme accounting functions up to the point of audit and sign off by the Accounts Team Leader
• Preparation of Self Assessment Tax Returns and Accounting for Tax Quarterly Returns.
• Preparation of  Trustee Tax Returns along with preparing Quarterly Cash Flows, Investment Accounting, Quarterly Accounts and VAT processing.
• Ensure accounts are accurate and available for review prior to issue to third parties and that they are SORP compliant.

Person

• Experience of working in an Accounts department (ideally pensions or financial services related).
• Understanding of the institutional investment management processes.
• Detailed understanding of the correct accounting treatment of different asset classes.
• Knowledge of FSA regulatory environment particularly in relation to banking function and client money handling.
• Ability to propose and implement new initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.
• Initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 5 years experience within similar role
• Relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA preferred)
• Educated to A level standard, GCSE/O Level with Mathematics and English essential.