Accountant- Asset Manager Services

Job description

Purpose of the Job As a trusted member of the team, you will support Directors, Managers, and Administrators in delivering exceptional service to clients. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing complex financial statements and management accounts, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting frameworks. In addition, you will play an active role in reviewing work, sharing knowledge, and coaching junior colleagues, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Main Responsibilities As part of the team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and ensure the delivery of high-quality accounting services within agreed deadlines. Key responsibilities include: Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts, reconciliations, and accounting records, delivering accurate and timely results. Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing responsive support and maintaining excellent service throughout the engagement. Prepare and review VAT returns, bank and investment reconciliations, and other accounting schedules for a range of client structures. Support and coach junior team members by sharing your knowledge, providing feedback, and helping them grow in their roles. Foster a collaborative team environment by offering guidance, technical support, and assistance whenever needed. Work closely with Managers and Assistant Managers to deliver client work, resolve technical matters, and achieve team objectives. Liaise with auditors and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely completion of audits. Ensure working papers, documentation, and client records are maintained to a high standard and in line with Ocorian procedures. Assist with the planning and monitoring of budgets to support the efficient delivery of client services. Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, or client concerns, working collaboratively to find effective solutions. Contribute to process improvements, team projects, and initiatives that enhance the client and employee experience. Provide accounting expertise to clients across multiple jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion at all times, safeguarding the confidentiality of client, employee, and company information. #LI-DR1 #LI-Hybrid ACCA/ACA fully qualified and/or having first degree in accounting field or qualified by virtue of relevant experience in Finance industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 4-6 years of experience preparing client accounts within financial services, accounting, or audit. Exposure to Real Estate and/or Private Equity structures. Experience in Real Estate accounting is advantageous. Working knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP. Experience with EFront and Value Financials is desirable. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A collaborative mindset with a passion for supporting and developing others. All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at . We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Asset Manager Services | Corporate | Issuer Services | Private Wealth | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust : We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale : With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. What’s In It For You Competitive salary We are globally hybrid (please check the specifics for this role during interview process) Flexible working hours Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company Employee recognition program and spot bonuses