Client Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Client Accountant during a period of growth. This role involves managing SPVs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with auditing teams, providing a great opportunity for career advancement in a technically focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience post-qualification in accounting.
• Minimum of 4 years in a similar accounting or financial services role.
• Practical experience with SPVs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SPVs and ensuring accurate accounting.
• Preparing statutory accounts under IFRS or local GAAP.
• Supporting auditors and preparing management accounts.

Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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Meraki Talent is supporting a well-regarded financial services firm that provides a range of business administration and compliance services. They are currently looking to appoint a Client Accountant during an exciting period of growth, following a recent acquisition. This Is a permanent role based in their London Office.

This role will sit within a growing accounting team responsible for delivering end-to-end financial reporting and compliance services across a broad portfolio of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

Our client will only consider qualified accountants for this role, specifically those with previous experience working with SPVs and audit experience in capital markets or financial services. The successful candidate will be joining a technically focused, client-facing environment with strong development potential.

• Looking after a portfolio of SPVs, setting up and maintaining ledgers and making sure the right accounting reatment is applied
• Posting journals and keeping the day-to-day records accurate and up to date
• Preparing statutory accounts under IFRS or local GAAP, making sure everything is fully disclosed and compliant.
• Working closely with auditors to support year-end processes and help meet key deadlines
• Pulling together monthly and quarterly management accounts, along with other client reporting as needed
• Taking care of VAT and Corporation Tax returns, as well as preparing iXBRL-tagged accounts for submission
• Helping to resolve any technical accounting questions that come up, working with clients and internal teams to get to the right answer
• Getting involved in internal projects aimed at improving the way the team works
• Building your knowledge of a wide range of structures across private equity, real estate, and capital markets

Person Specification:

• You’ll be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 3 years experience post-qualification
• You’ll also bring a minimum of fours years in a Similar accounting or financial services role
• Practical experience working with SPVs is essential; familiarity with private equity or real estate structures would be advantageous
• You should have strong technical accounting knowledge and ideally some audit or financial statement prep experience
• You’re a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and solving problems
• Accuracy, professionalism, and a high level of attention to detail are all qualities you pride yourself on
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, are desired

In short, this is a great opportunity to join an outstanding firm and further develop your career as the organisation grows, If you or someone you know would be interested, reach out to Nick on [emailprotected] or on 020 4571 7392