SPV Associate Accountant

Intrum; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in Manchester is looking for an SPV Associate Accountant to manage cash for client SPVs, support financial reporting, and collaborate with external partners. This mid-senior level position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a supportive culture and professional development opportunities. The role allows for hybrid working, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance while contributing to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated accounting skills or qualification.
• Ability to validate and analyse data.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cash management for client SPVs.
• Collaborate with external partners for accurate processes.
• Prepare SPV statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure accurate cash movement reporting.
• Support servicing and accounts payable, tracking and processing invoices.
• Help develop systems, processes, and controls to improve reporting efficiency.
• Manage multiple reporting demands with accuracy using relevant tools.
• Adhere to FCA Consumer Duty to drive good customer outcomes.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience in treasury or SPV finance

Strong attention to detail

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Enthusiastic and proactive attitude

Quick learner

Education

Accounting qualification or progress towards achieving

Progress towards accounting qualification

Job description

Intrum Manchester, England, United Kingdom

If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact, keep reading.

We're looking for an SPV Associate Accountant who's ready to step into a key role within our Intrum Mortgages Team. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a central part in the financial management of our Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) - from cash management to reporting and financial analysis - and to directly support our expanding portfolio.

You’ll be within commutable distance of our Manchester office while enjoying the flexibility that hybrid working brings.

What you will do

• Take ownership of cash management for client SPVs, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and cash distributions are processed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with external partners, including cash managers and corporate service providers, to provide accurate data and ensure smooth processes.
• Partner with the Group Finance team to drive timely and accurate period-end closes, prepare SPV statutory accounts, and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit.
• Work with financial, operational, and data teams to ensure accurate integration of financial information for reporting and cash movement.
• Support primary servicing and accounts payable teams, ensuring invoices are tracked and processed efficiently.
• Contribute to the development of systems, processes, and controls to enhance reporting and overall departmental efficiency.
• Manage multiple reporting demands, prioritising and delivering with accuracy using relevant tools and data sources.
• Devoted to the FCA principle of Consumer Duty, by ensuring we are driving good customer outcomes across all aspects of services that have potential to impact our customers.

What we're looking for

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in treasury, SPV finance, or similar accounting roles.
• Demonstrated accounting skills or accounting qualification or progress towards achieving.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to validate and analyse data.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines consistently.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Quick learner, ready to grow and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Lifestyle: A competitive salary and attractive benefits package including 33 days holidays including bank holidays upon commencement, with the ability to buy more or sell back. You can participate in gadget schemes and give as you earn charity donation schemes. Interactive subsides events. Contributory workplace pension scheme. Additionally, you’ll get an extra day to celebrate your birthday.
• Opportunities to grow: You’ll receive training and coaching for your personal development/progression, and employee recognition programmes to help you grow in your career.
• Health: You’ll have access to private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.
• Wellbeing: You’ll enjoy discounts on gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. You’ll also have sociable working hours and breakfast snacks provided in the office.
• Supportive, open, and value-driven culture: Ethics. Dedication. Solutions. Empathy. Our values aren’t just words hanging in the reception. They guide us all daily. It’s what makes our culture inclusively open, inspiringly supportive and rich in diverse perspectives. It’s why Intrum is a natural home for people ready to make a difference. And it’s why people like you recognise this is the place to do just that.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right experience, please send your English CV via the "apply button". If you are curious and have some questions, you’re welcome to contact our recruitment team for more information.

Intrum we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

We are an equal opportunities employer and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We will conduct credit, fraud, criminal record, right to work and reference checks as part of our pre‑employment screening. You should not be bankrupt, have any outstanding county court judgments on your credit file. You must not have excessive default balances and any outstanding debt will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

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