Financial Controller and Company Secretary

GAIN UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller and Company Secretary to lead financial strategy and manage daily accounting operations. This hands-on role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and overseeing secretarial functions. The ideal candidate will possess an accountancy qualification and experience in investment management. Join a charitable community dedicated to improving gender diversity in investment management and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification is essential for the role.
• Experience in investment management is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Managing day-to-day accounting operations and compliance.
• Supporting the Chair, Board, and Management Committee.

Skills

Accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Post-qualification experience in investment management

Hands-on experience with UK and overseas tax and regulatory filings

Job description

Financial Controller and Company Secretary

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The role is hands-on, with the Financial Controller responsible for daily accounting and finance matters, and leading financial strategy. The role supervises one direct report, with staff management and development responsibilities.

As Company Secretary, the individual ensures all secretarial functions are completed accurately and timely.

Application Deadline: May 13, 2025

Department: Non-Investment

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Workplace Type: Onsite

Reporting To: [Details not specified]

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of interim and year-end statutory accounts, including audits
• Managing daily accounting operations
• Ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, including filings
• Handling internal and external finance queries
• Managing treasury functions
• Handling corporate valuation matters
• Assisting in ICARA preparation
• Developing and delivering the Finance business plan
• Maintaining relevant and up-to-date Finance policies
• Leading finance-wide initiatives
• Overseeing payroll and tax compliance for UK and overseas employees
• Managing share transactions and related tax and secretarial matters
• Overseeing pension arrangements and benefits
• Ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
• Supporting accounts preparation for funds and ensuring tax compliance
• Providing finance support to funds, including audit liaison

Other Ad-hoc Finance Tasks as Required

Company Secretarial

• Preparing and delivering the Company Secretarial business plan
• Supporting the Chair, Board, and Management Committee
• Supporting other committee secretaries
• Managing corporate filings and records
• Maintaining constitutional documents
• Managing dividends and profit shares
• Performing other secretarial tasks as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA)
• Post-qualification experience in investment management
• Hands-on experience with UK and overseas tax and regulatory filings

Desirable

• Investment Operations Certificate
• Investment Management Certificate
• Company Secretarial experience
• US tax filing experience

About GAIN Careers

GAIN is a charitable community of investors aiming to improve gender diversity in investment management. We inform and inspire young women through resources and role models, promoting careers in investing.