Financial Reporting Manager

Aztec Services (Guernsey) Limited; St Peter Port; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible, hybrid working

Work abroad 3 weeks/yr

Generous holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Health & wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Job summary

Aztec Services (Guernsey) Limited is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage accounting for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager. You will lead a team, review bookkeeping for funds, prepare investor reports and statutory financial statements, and liaise with foreign tax advisors.

We offer a discretionary bonus, flexible hybrid working, generous holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and travel insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA professional or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Financial Services accounting.
• Strong technical accounting and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting for multiple fund structures within the team.
• Review bookkeeping for funds and management companies.
• Prepare investor reports and statutory financial statements.
• Attend client board meetings and present quarterly data.
• Mentor junior staff and manage appraisal processes.

Skills

ACCA/ACA

Financial services

People management

Technical accounting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role:

Reports to Senior Financial Reporting Manager / Associate Director

The purpose of this position is to account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager / Associate Director – Accounting.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the lead accountant for various fund structures within a team
• Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
• Review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund structures incorporating investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries
• Attend client board meetings and present quarterly financial information
• Manage and review the completion of audit queries
• Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality of service is provided to clients and external contacts
• Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with foreign tax advisors
• Supervise and assist in the training and development of junior staff
• Arrange and manage the appraisal process for junior members of staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

The candidate will be expected to hold a relevant professional qualification (preferably ACCA or ACA, or equivalent) 5+ years relevant experience in a Financial Services setting Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy) Some people management experience Evidence of accounting responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship Computer literacy skills are essential

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development.

You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking

With an ambitious vision for further growth, we’re always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey. Progress your career with a company that will support you every step of the way.

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. Join us and discover what makes us the bright alternative.