Client Account Manager - City of London, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

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A fantastic opportunity is available to join a leading fund management and corporate services firm based in central London who require an experienced PQ Client Account Manager with excellent accounting knowledge as you will be dealing with a key portfolioof clients and will assist with financial statements under UK GAAP & IFRSs.


Please Note:

You will need to be a part qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) ideally with a background in financial services with some management experience.


Core Duties:

  • Maintaining the books and records of the companies in their portfolio.
  • Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts, preparation of annual statutory
- financial statements and preparation of group consolidated statutory accounts.

  • Ensures the timely filing of the financial statements and financial reports at the appropriate body and if applicable to the appropriate stakeholders ensuring compliance with IFRS or UK GAAP.
  • Ensures the presence of a client serviceoriented culture by timely (24h) responses to client requests, personal attention, complaint follow up and monitors the professionalism in
- communication of team members with clients, colleagues and intermediaries.

  • Calculating effective interest rates of financial instruments.
  • Understanding the transaction documentation and ensuring it is adhered to.
  • Liaising directly with auditors and managing audit process to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Preparation of the ixbrl tagging process, ensuring their accuracy before submitting to the tax agent for filing with HMRC.
  • Preparation of tax declarations to UK tax authorities (VAT, P11D assistance, CIS, Intrastat, EC Sales List).
  • Liaise with outside Tax Advisors ensuring corporate tax returns are completed and filed timely.
  • Communicating professionally with clients, their banks and other thirdparty providers to source all required information.
  • Continual assessment of procedures and controls and implementing process improvement as necessary.

Your Experience & Skills Required:
Part qualified accountant (ACCA).

  • Solid knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS102) accounting standards, including IAS39 Financial Instruments Disclosure.
  • Relevant experience within an accounting or corporate services provider environment.
  • A highly credible individual with intellectual ability and a handson approach.
  • A high performer and with a proven track record of delivering results and demonstrating leadership.
  • Excellent English language skills.
  • Understanding of VAT and experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns.
  • Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team, both within finance and a multidisciplinary setting.
  • The ability to be flexible, proactive and prioritise in order to meet deadlines within the context of a demanding workload.
  • A strong desire to exceed expectations.
  • The ability to prioritise effectively in order to meet conflicting deadlines within the context of a demanding workload.
  • Desire to continuously improve and streamline processes to make a meaningful contribution to the company's performance
Your rewards

  • Generous yearly salary with salary reviews
  • Flexible/hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Private health & Dental cover

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