Financial Reporting Accountant - Asset Manager - Eximius Finance

eFinancialCareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working model

Competitive pension and benefits

Job summary

eFinancialCareers is assisting a leading UK asset management firm in London to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant. The role targets ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountants with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in statutory accounts and audits.

You will join a high-performing finance team, delivering accurate financial reporting and robust controls in a hybrid London setting. The position offers growth opportunities and exposure to regulatory reporting and board-level insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong grounding in IFRS and statutory accounts preparation.
• Experience with external audits and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements under IFRS.
• Support quarterly, half-year and annual financial reporting.
• Assist month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate exceptions.
• Liaise with external auditors and support year-end audit processes.
• Assist with interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support board and management reporting.
• Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are robust.
• Collaborate with Finance and wider business stakeholders.
• Participate in finance change initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Sector: Asset Management

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A leading UK asset management firm is seeking a qualified accountant to join its Financial Reporting team in London.

This role would suit an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with a strong grounding in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation. Whilst experience within financial services would be advantageous, our client is open to candidates from a broad range of industry backgrounds, including practice, commercial organisations and wider regulated environments.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS.
• Support the production of quarterly, half-year and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any exceptions.
• Liaise with external auditors and support year-end audit processes.
• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support the preparation of board and management reporting.
• Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are operating effectively.
• Work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
• Participate in finance change initiatives and process improvement projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Ideally post-qualified experience.
• Strong financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation experience.
• Good understanding of IFRS and UK reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting external audits and year-end reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and reconciliations.
• Experience working with financial reporting and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and control-oriented mindset.

Desirable Experience

• Asset Management, Financial Services, Insurance or Banking experience.
• First-time mover from practice.
• Experience within a regulated business environment.
• Exposure to FCA-regulated entities.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £80,000 base salary.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Competitive pension and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a well-regarded asset management business.
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, controls and finance projects.

Financial Reporting Accountant | Asset Management | London | £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits | ACA / ACCA / CIMA