Investment Accounting Manager

The CFO HQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Bonus scheme

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

The CFO HQ in London invites an experienced Investment Accounting Manager to lead the Investment Accounting team, overseeing end-to-end processes from journals to trial balance and ensuring timely, accurate outputs. Hybrid working in London supports a flexible, performance-driven culture.

Candidates will bring post-qualification accounting experience in financial services, strong IFRS 9/UK GAAP knowledge, and hands-on use of Python or SQL to support analytics and pricing governance of illiquid

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in investment accounting or financial control.
• Experience in life insurance investment portfolios is advantageous.
• Strong IFRS 9 and UK GAAP knowledge.
• Experience leading finance teams and close deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investment accounting up to trial balance.
• Own financial control environment and ensure governance and remediation of gaps.
• Oversee valuation and pricing controls for illiquid/alternative assets.
• Manage offshore service provider and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with Investment Operations, Risk and Audit.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial close coordination

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

# Investment Accounting ManagerAccounting / Finance,Accounting LeadershipOctober 30, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* London* Posted 4 hours ago* £100,000 – £120,000 per annum + benefits and bonusWebsite**CV-Library**Investment Accounting ManagerLondon (Hybrid working)£100k – £120K + Bonus and Great BenefitsOur client, a well-established, highly respected financial services organisation with a proud history spanning many decades in the UK market, is on a significant transformation journey – modernising their systems, expanding their product range and strengthening their finance function to support ambitious growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and takes pride in its culture.### The RoleOur client is looking for an experienced Investment Accounting Manager to lead their Investment Accounting team, taking full ownership of accurate, timely and well-controlled investment accounting outputs through to trial balance stage. You'll provide both technical and operational leadership, driving the quality of the financial close process while playing a key role in shaping how the function evolves.### What You'll Be DoingLeading end-to-end investment accounting production – journals, ledger postings, reconciliations, valuations, accruals and income recognition – through to trial balance, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to a high standardOwning the financial control environment for investment accounting, ensuring controls are performed, evidenced and reviewed, with any gaps or issues escalated and remediated sustainablyLeading analytical review of investment results, including period-on-period movement analysis and decomposition of key market drivers such as yields, credit spreads, FX, inflation and durationOverseeing the valuation and pricing control process for complex, illiquid and judgemental assets, including governance of Python-based pricing modelsChairing the quarterly Asset Valuation Working GroupLeading the finance implementation of new investment products, asset classes and transactions – translating technical accounting conclusions into practical ledger, reconciliation and reporting requirementsManaging, coaching and developing a team of trainee and qualified accountants across monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting cyclesOverseeing an offshore service provider, developing and monitoring KPIs to ensure quality of deliveryBuilding strong relationships across Investment Operations, Actuarial, Risk, Internal and External Audit and senior finance stakeholders### What We're Looking ForQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in investment accounting, financial control or a related financial services environmentInsurance sector experience is essential – life insurance, retirement, annuity, with-profits or unit-linked business is highly desirableStrong technical knowledge across life insurance investment portfolios – fixed income, derivatives, funds, mortgages, private credit, property, infrastructure and illiquid/alternative assetsDeep understanding of IFRS 9 and UK GAAP investment accounting, including classification, fair value, income recognition and related disclosuresExperience leading finance teams and managing close deliverables, ideally with trial balance ownershipExperience using Python, SQL or equivalent analytical tools in a finance, valuation or control context (Python preferred)What's on OfferA competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension, bonus scheme, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance, alongside a genuine commitment to flexible working, career development and an inclusive workplace culture.AGY – Vitae Financial Recruitment