Role requirement
Vacancy type
Contract
Sector
Accounting & Finance
Specialisim
Fund / Investment Accounting
Location
Glasgow
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16043
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
01/04/2025
Closing date
15/04/2025
Job Description:
Do you have a background in accounting with a solid understanding of the production of statutory accounts? Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to join their Glasgow team on an initial 6 month fixed-term contract.
In this broad role, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting prompt and precise reviews of year-end and half-year financial statements, coordinating with auditors and various operational teams, and reviewing monthly board reports (management accounts) for Investment Trust clients.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Accounting experience and/or Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification
- IOC or equivalent professional qualification - if not already completed would be expected to study towards
- Sound technical experience in preparation and review of statutory accounts
- Solid understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
- Experience working in the Financial Services Sector
- Advanced numerical skills and accounting knowledge
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of UK/Lux GAAP, IFRS, and SORP for Authorised Funds desirable
Core Responsibilities:
- Review of IFRS10 reporting, actual distribution rates, closed funds balance sheets, revenue forecasts, performance and management fees
- Review of year end and half year financial accounts
- Review of net asset values reported to Association of Investment Companies (AIC) and Stock Exchange
- Meet client KPI's and service delivery commitments
- Review of returns to HM Revenue & Customs and Office for National Statistics (e.g. quarterly VAT, National Statistics returns)
- Review of monthly board papers (management accounts)
- Timely completion of internal team management information
- Oversight of receipts and payments and maintenance of accounting records
- Assess team processes to improve efficiency, control and to reduce risk
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16043
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Ian is an experienced Business Manager at Core-Asset Solutions, a division of Core-Asset Consulting, specialising in recruitment for interim, temporary, and contract positions across the UK and Ireland. With over eight years in the recruitment industry, Ian has developed extensive expertise in the accountancy and finance sectors, consistently delivering high-quality service to his clients.
With his strategic mindset, calm approach, and sharp eye for detail, Ian contributes significantly to the Solutions team’s consistent ranking at the top of supplier lists for key accounts. Ian is passionate about providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates, ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit for long-term success. Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending quality time with his young family and their dog. He is also an avid sports enthusiast, with a keen interest in watching rugby and football, as well as playing golf and running.
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