Corporate Accountant - Large Asset Manager

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson, a large Asset Manager, is seeking a Corporate Accountant for their London finance team. The successful candidate will manage accounting and operations for EMEA and APAC entities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and perform analyses for stakeholders. Candidates should have 0-2 years of post-qualification experience in Investment Management or Financial Services, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external auditors. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting standards are required. This role offers diverse responsibilities including enhancing reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years Post Qualification Experience in Investment Management or Financial Services.
• Experience working with controllers and auditors.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close process.
• Work closely with controllers and external auditors on financial statements.
• Provide analysis of key account balances with commentary.
• Prepare regulatory filings and conduct research on accounting policies.
• Enhance and automate reporting capabilities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting standards knowledge

Communication

Education

Post Qualification Experience

Job description

A large Asset Manager are looking to hire a Corporate Accountant into the London finance team where you will be responsible for the accounting and operations for the EMEA and APAC legal entities, the associated financial reporting and management accounts, along with forecasts and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders and quarterly / annual project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close process for the entities you look after
• Work closely with controllers and external auditors through the preparation and execution of financial statements
• Analysis of key account balances on a monthly basis and provide commentary
• Preparation of regulatory filings
• Research relevant accounting policies and regulatory rules as required
• Prepare forecasts and ad hoc analysis as needed basis for firmwide stakeholders
• Enhance and automate reporting capabilities
• Manage investor commitment schedules to capture business activities

They are looking for someone with 0-2 years Post Qualification Experience working within the Investment Management or wider Financial Services sector either auditing firms or working in a finance team.