Finance Manager

IQEQ; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a qualified accountant to join our finance team in London. The role involves preparing monthly management information, managing audits, tax returns, and developing board reports. We value strong financial control understanding, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a global environment. Join us to support our commitment to sustainability and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working approach

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Qualified in practice environment.
• Strong grasp of financial controls and best practices with experience in external audit.
• Ability to summarize findings for senior management and board level.
• Experience in multi-currency and global environments.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and control of monthly management information.
• Review of annual financial statements and management of the year-end audit process.
• Preparation of VAT, Corporate Tax, and other local tax returns.
• Development of quarterly board reporting and other ad-hoc reporting.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting for a portfolio of companies.
• Supporting the FC with development of the Financial Operations team in Manila.
• Driving process improvement across all finance activities.

Skills

Financial controls understanding

Strong Excel skills

Financial modelling

Independent working

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA or Equivalent)

Job description

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

At IQ-EQ UK, we don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn’t be a bonus, it should be the baseline.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Preparation and control of monthly management information
• Review of annual financial statements and management of the year end audit process
• Preparation / review of VAT, Corporate Tax, and any other local tax returns
• Preparation / review of regulatory returns
• Development and preparation of quarterly board reporting, and other Ad-Hoc reporting as needed
• Assisting the financial planning and analysis team with budgeting and forecasting for a portfolio of companies
• Supporting the FC with development of the Financial Operations team based in Manila
• Driving process improvement and efficiencies across all finance activities
• Liaising and building effective relationships with various stakeholders both internally and externally
• Assisting and taking the lead of various projects work as and when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or Equivalent), ideally 1-2 years post qualification
• Qualified in practice environment
• Strong grasp and understanding of financial controls and best practice, with previous experience in external audit
• Capable of working to meet tight deadline deliverables, and able to be flexible to prioritise multiple tasks and deliverables at one time
• Strong excel skills, with financial modelling experience being a plus
• Ability to summarise findings and conclusions in a succinct and professional manner, tailored to senior management and board level audience
• Experience of migrating financial systems would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of the wider team
• Supervisory experience isn’t essential but would be desirable.
• Understanding of multi-currency, working in a global environment.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.