Financial Accountant, Group Finance - FTC 15 months

IQ-EQ; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in investor services is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance Audit and Control team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial control policies and manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in external audits and IFRS. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and fosters a diverse culture while empowering its employees to achieve their potential. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Approach

Learning and Development Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Recently qualified ACA or ACCA with strong IFRS knowledge.
• Experience managing external audits and preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Control Inter-Company accounts and prepare consolidation journals.
• Support the drafting of Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Skills

IFRS

Financial Reporting

External Audit Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

Sun Accounting System

Job description

Financial Accountant, Group Finance - FTC 15 months

IQ-EQ Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Financial Accountant, Group Finance - FTC 15 months

IQ-EQ Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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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.

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.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

We have an opportunity to join the IQ EQ Group Finance Audit and Control team in the Isle of Man on a contract basis, to cover a period of maternity leave. The team are responsible for setting financial control policy for subsidiary entities around the world, technical IFRS specialism and associated accounting papers, co-ordination of the Group external audit process and preparation of the Group’s consolidated IFRS financial statements.

Responsibilities for the position will include but not limited to the following:

• Monthly control of Inter-Company accounts and reconciliations
• Monthly preparation of the Group’s consolidation journals
• Preparation of other financial and management reporting information as and when required
• Support the preparation and drafting of the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting notes (prepared under IFRS)
• Preparation of balance sheets and balance sheet reconciliations for Intermediate Holding Companies that the Audit and Control team manage
• Support preparation of accounting papers, valuations and appropriate journals for mergers and acquisitions; and
• Assist in delivery of certain Group Finance projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA recently qualified;
• Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors;
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS essential;
• FRS 102 and Lux GAAP knowledge would be preferable;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work to and meet tight deadlines;
• Experience of using the Sun accounting system would be an advantage.
  
  

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

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