Investment Trust Accountant

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Accountant to support its Investment Trusts. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, as it involves significant client interaction. The ideal candidate will prepare annual accounts, review reconciliations, and maintain relationships with service providers. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers growth opportunities and values work-life balance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the financial landscape.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Investment Trust accounting practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and interim accounts ensuring compliance with standards.
• Review month-end reconciliations and calculate monthly net asset values.

Skills

Accounting Qualification

Strong Communication Skills

Client Interaction

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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53412 Columbia Threadneedle (Services) Limited

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading investment manager of Investment Trusts, is seeking a qualified Accountant to support its Investment Trusts. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as the role involves client interaction, and ideally possess experience in Investment Trust accounting practices and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare annual and interim accounts, ensuring compliance with current accounting standards and regulations.
2. Review month-end reconciliations, controls, and calculate monthly net asset values for submission to the AIC, ensuring timely delivery.
3. Prepare board papers with portfolio information, transactions, liquidity, and revenue forecasts, and coordinate their dispatch within 7 days of meetings.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with service providers such as auditors, lawyers, and registrars.
5. Ensure client administration requirements are met according to management and secretarial agreements.
6. Monitor client investment objectives, guidelines, and compliance issues.
7. Liaise with tax advisers for timely tax computations and review prior to submission.
8. Prepare statutory returns, including VAT returns.
9. Maintain accurate statutory information on Blueprint.
10. Attend Audit Committees and Board meetings as appropriate.
11. Stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the trusts.

Qualifications and Skills:

• An accounting qualification.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ambition to progress towards a Company Secretarial role if opportunities arise.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Investment Company financial reporting.
• Experience presenting at Investment Trust Board and Audit Committee meetings.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments:

We offer growth and career opportunities across our global team of 2,500 professionals, with expertise spanning all major asset classes. We value diversity and inclusion and support flexible working arrangements. Our success stems from our talented people and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.

We recognize work-life balance is important; please discuss flexible working needs with your recruiter.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Family Group: Finance