Senior Client Accountant

ACCA Careers; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Global exposure

Career development

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an Assistant Manager – Accounting & Financial Reporting in Pune to manage client accounting deliverables and mentor junior staff. You will ensure timely monthly management accounts, oversee statutory filings, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative global team.

The role emphasizes strong technical accounting skills, team leadership, and a focus on delivering high-quality reporting to clients and auditors.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
• High level of technical accounting knowledge and practical application.
• Self-motivated team player with initiative and time management.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with process improvements.
• Excellent written and spoken communication at all levels.
• Collaborative team player with open communication and positive attitude.
• Interest in business development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of clients and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Supervise junior staff locally and in GSC locations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ad hoc project support.
• Oversee client payment runs.
• Coordinate with other departments to deliver services and identify new opportunities.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, P11Ds and PSA filings.
• Manage year-end process; draft financial statements under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Assist Manager with billing and debt management; train juniors.
• Maintain high-quality reports and timely client communications.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Strong accounting knowledge

Self-motivated team player

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Business development interest

Proactive attitude

Job description

Apex Group The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Apex Group The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Responsible for a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of deliverables including the completion of monthly client management accounts
• Supervising junior staff (Local and in GSC Locations) in respect of all accounting deliverables
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ad hoc project support where required
• Oversee the completion of payment runs for your clients
• Liaise with other departments within the firm to coordinate the delivery of other services provided by the firm and spot opportunities for further business development by establishing good client relationships
• Oversee/assist in the preparation of relevant tax filings such as VAT returns, corporation tax returns, P11ds and PSA
• Oversee the year end process including the drafting of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS and liaising with clients and auditors in connection with the signing of the financial statements in line with designated deadlines
• Assist the Manager with the billing process, management of the firm’s debts, and aiding the management, development and training of junior staff
• You will consistently produce high quality work, with a getting it right first-time approach, by producing all reports to a high standard of accuracy, taking ownership for regular communication with clients to enable proper completion of tasks, resolution of issues with the goal of enhancing the client relationship. You will take responsibility for timely response to client queries and coordinating a response with team members when necessary.

Skills Required

• You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong understanding of accounting and related areas
• A high level of technical knowledge and ability to apply it in practical situations
• Self-motivated and able to work as a team member, using own initiative and referring when necessary; including prioritising workloads within allocated timeframes, making decisions where appropriate and ensuring all procedures are followed
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to identify and suggest procedural improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively (written & oral) at all levels, internally and externally
• Work together as a team, participate in open communication and contribute in meetings; supporting colleagues with a can do positive attitude and approach
• Have an interest in business development and a desire to help the business grow

What You Will Get In Return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding global business
• Training and development opportunities
• Exposure to the interactions between disciplines and learning about the business
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to practical scenarios