Senior Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager

GB_00270_BNYM - LONDON BRANCH_BU; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager. This role involves managing the EMEA accounting team and delivering client reports while fostering staff development and ensuring accuracy in accounting records. The position requires relevant educational qualifications, significant work experience, and strong leadership skills in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Generous paid leaves

Flexible wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of total work experience, with 1-3 years in management preferred.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage EMEA team providing accounting/tax functions for clients.
• Oversee delivery of accurate and timely client reports.
• Develop staff while ensuring departmental policies are met.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Leadership skills

Complex problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Senior Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager to join our Corporate Trust Analytics team. This role is located in Manchester, hybrid working.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways :

• The Senior Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager reports to the CT Accounting Director and manages the EMEA team that provides accounting / tax related functions for a group of Corporate Trust clients.
• Directs processes and allocation of resources to support accurate and timely delivery of client reports.
• Manages relationships with a broad set of clients, accounting firms and business partners.
• Directs and sets priorities for processes that check for completeness and accuracy. Provides guidance to teams managed to ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Resolves complex escalated issues from team members.
• Provides guidance and reviews work of team members.
• Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following :

• Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5-7 years of total work experience and at least 1-3 years in management preferred.
• Chartered Accountant
• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
• People Leadership requirement : Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.

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• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards :

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Afflineative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.