Accounting Manager - Financial Services - Hybrid

Michael Page (UK); Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Accounting Manager based in Brighton. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with hybrid working options and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and experience in client management. The firm supports professional development within a growing and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or Assistant Manager to Senior Manager level experience preferred.
• Technical reporting background required.
• Private Equity experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Provide client service and manage expectations.
• Mentor Accountants and manage audits.

Skills

Client service

Technical reporting

Relationship management

Job description

My client in Brighton is looking for an Accounting Manager.

Excellent salary and benefits (hybrid working) to the successful candidate.

About Our Client

My client is a financial services firm, with this role based in Brighton, close to the station, and with 2 other offices in the UK, Guernsey, Ireland, and 5 in the US.

Job Description

• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Provide client service on a range of matters including recording and analysing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages
• Assistance in the coordination of external audits
• Create and review partner capital calls, monthly and quarterly partner capital statements including calculation of partner allocations
• Calculate and review waterfall models, distribution notices, and management fees
• Onboarding new clients
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, managing expectations and meeting all deliverables
• Provide training and mentoring to Accountants and Senior Accountants
• Review the work of Accountants and Senior Accountants
• Assist in managing year-end audit processes and support external auditors and tax teams with requested financials
• Participate in client planning meetings
• Complete client ad hoc tasks as needed

The Successful Applicant

This role is ideal for a first-time mover from Chartered Accountancy, or someone at Assistant Manager to Senior Manager level due to its flexibility.

Candidates currently working within commerce and industry with strong technical reporting backgrounds will also be considered. Private Equity experience is desirable; please include details in your application.

What's on Offer

An excellent salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career development and progression within this expanding and exciting client.