GCM Client Accountant

Square Mile Connections; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced accountant to manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, be ACCA or CIMA qualified, and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in accounting standards are essential. This role promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience or equivalent education and experience totaling at least 7 years.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients including SPV and Aircraft.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients.
• Prepare annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Coordinate audit and tax filings.
• Support regulatory reporting and ad-hoc requests.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Experience with GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

Proficient in Office software

Experience with financial controls

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Experience coaching accounting staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Job description

Provides accounting services to a diversified portfolio of clients, including aircraft lessors, project finance, asset-backed securitizations, and special purpose vehicles (SPV) firms. Acts as a key liaison with clients, responsible for preparing management accounts, financial statements, coordinating audits, tax and compliance matters, and corporation tax.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients to include; SPV, Aircraft, Project Finance, ABS.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring high levels of service delivery in line with service level agreements (SLA).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, escalating issues as needed.
• Prepare annual financial statements and monthly/quarterly management accounts within strict deadlines and regulatory standards.
• Ensure timely completion of client deliverables, including tax filings, regulatory reporting, and ad-hoc requests.
• Address client queries promptly.
• Provide guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Collaborate with auditors, lawyers, and other transaction parties as required.
• Improve and implement processes to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the creation of business and functional requirement documents; test and implement new requirements.
• Coordinate secretarial filings to meet statutory deadlines.
• Manage general administration for client portfolios in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Participate in special projects, including assessing new legislation relevant to client SPVs.
• Contribute to client accounting service reviews and due diligence meetings.
• Adhere to risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls, escalating risk-related issues to management.
• Promote an inclusive environment and maintain internal control standards, addressing audit points and regulatory issues.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least 7 years, including 3 years of relevant work experience.
• ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience with GAAP and IFRS accounting standards essential.
• Proficient in IT, including Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and industry-specific software.
• Experience with financial controls.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to understand financial risk and critically appraise processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coaching less experienced accounting staff.