Senior Client Accountant

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

Job summary

The Apex Group in Pune, India invites applications for Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting. You will manage client deliverables, oversee junior staff, and provide technical guidance across UK GAAP and IFRS reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication with clients, and cross-department collaboration. You will supervise teams across locations, oversee tax-related filings and year-end processes, and contribute to the firm’s billing, debt management, and client

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong accounting knowledge
• Experience supervising junior staff and coordinating with cross-location teams
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS and related reporting requirements
• Ability to ensure timely, accurate management reporting and client communication

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of clients and prepare monthly management accounts
• Supervise junior staff in local and GSC locations
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ad hoc project support
• Oversee payment runs and client billing processes
• Coordinate with other departments to deliver services and identify growth opportunities
• Oversee VAT returns, corporation tax returns, P11Ds and PSA filings
• Oversee year-end process and drafting financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS
• Liaise with clients and auditors to meet deadlines
• Ensure timely responses to client queries and high-quality reports

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Accounting expertise

Teamwork

Communication skills

UK GAAP IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's 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