Financial Reporting Manager 1

Aztec Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Ability to work abroad for up to 3 wks

Job summary

Aztec Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Associate (Band 2) to own fund accounting tasks, interpret LPA requirements, and mentor junior staff. You will take a lead role in client calls, ensure control frameworks, and support tax and fund administration responsibilities.

We offer flexible, hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, private medical insurance and life assurance. This role supports career growth in a dynamic funds team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Strong fund accounting and LPA knowledge preferred.
• Experience mentoring junior staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete accounting for a portfolio of fund structures, incl. equalisation and carry calculations.
• Interpret and apply complex LPA requirements to accounting processes.
• Assist with audit queries and lead client calls and correspondence.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure internal control frameworks are followed.
• Maintain records on internal systems and Excel; assist with tax returns.

Skills

Accounting experience

Fund accounting

LPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Practice management systems

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:

As a Senior Associate (Band 2), you will be responsible for developing your expertise, building meaningful relationships and taking ownership for outcomes. This will be achieved through growing subject matter expertise, contributing to process improvements and offering insights based on experience. You will be open-minded and embrace change whilst valuing diverse perspectives and channelling a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will support business and people growth, contributing towards team initiatives and mentoring newer team members, to enable Aztec’s future ambitions.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the accurate preparation of equalisation and carry calculations
• Interpret and apply more complex LPA (Limited Partnership Agreement) requirements to accounting processes
• Provide assistance with completion of more complex audit queries
• Take an increasing lead in regular client calls and correspondence
• Undertake soft reviews of the work produced by more junior team members
• Ensure Aztec internal control frameworks are followed in full
• Maintain accurate records on internal systems and Microsoft Excel, working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns to the extent relevant
• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff
• Support with and/or complete fund administration processes as required.

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