Management Accountant

LGT Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, with a London head office and a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. We seek an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant to lead UK financial reporting, month-end close, and audits in a fast-paced environment.

Based in the UK, you will manage intercompany reconciliations, assist with statutory accounts and regulatory filings, and mentor junior staff, utilising advanced Excel

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Recently qualified or 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Experience with accounting software is preferred.
• Audit background or involvement is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK entities, including cross-entity support.
• Prepare month-end information for reporting across entities.
• Analyze financials with commentary and insights.
• Support junior staff with invoices, staff expenses and reconciliations.
• Process monthly journals – accruals, prepayments and salaries.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and Fixed Asset register.
• Intercompany reconciliations with UK Group and broader LGT group.
• Act as UK audit contact and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Regulatory reporting and tax filings.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Recent qualification or 1 year PQE

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent numeracy and communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.

Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values. As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector. We have over £29 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts for the LGT WM Jersey entity (including support across the other LGT WM UK entities when required).
• Prepare month end Management and Board Information – including AuA, NAI, ROA, Jersey Team and Jersey Entity reporting.
• Analysis on the financials – including analytical review and commentary.
• Support to junior staff responsible for Purchase Invoices, staff expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Monthly management journals – accruals, prepayments and salaries etc.
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and Fixed Asset register.
• Intercompany reconciliations with LGT WM UK Group and the wider LGT group, including communications with Group counterparts.
• Key UK audit contact for all WMUK entities, alongside the Head of Accounting. Liaising with external auditors, providing relevant and accurate information and answering auditor queries.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements for all WMUK entities. Adhering to tight timelines set with external auditors.
• Regulatory reporting and tax filings.

Your profile

Key Skills and Technical Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Recently qualified or 1 year post-qualified experience necessary.
• Prior use of an accounting system preferred.
• Either from an audit background or prior experience of audit involvement.

Other Skills and Attributes

• Excellent numeracy, oral & written communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and time management.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and quality of work.
• Experience in financial services sector desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills – VLOOKUP, pivot tables.

Transparency is important to us. That is why you will find everything that matters to us on our website – plus everything you should know about us before you meet us in person, open an account or apply for a job. That includes, for example, the history of the Princely Family, which is closely intertwined with our own.