Senior Accounting and Tax Accountant

• Work autonomously on day-to-day tasks for their allocated portfolio - typically more complex entities and platinum clients in the team's portfolio
• Ensure deliverables for the allocated portfolio are met
• Support the target operating model by ensuring appropriate tasks are completed by more junior members of the team
• Assist the CAM with the review of work completed by junior members of the team and is a vocal proponent of the service/quality standards expected from the team when necessary during busy periods
• Adhere to agreed timeline/schedules - statutory and client deadlines, audit plans, internal work schedules such as iXBRL
• Support the CAM in providing guidance and training to more junior members of the team
• Foster strong client relationship
• Support change initiatives through participation in projects, sharing ideas and implementation of changes to procedures or new systems
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of primary accounting documents, accounting statements and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and UK GAAP)
• Responsible for preparing compliance related filings (CBI and tax)
• Review accounting entries processed by Trainee and Client Accountants. Assist the CAM on the wider team portfolio when required
• Build and maintain strong relationship with clients and internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform daily work with high complexity (i.e. preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts (both standalone and consolidated) under UK GAAP and IFRS, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, etc)
• Manage the audit process and support the wider team in adhering to the overall audit plan
• Support the CAM by ensuring that less complex tasks are appropriately allocated to the more junior team members
• Assist the CAM in reviewing the work of junior team members
• Provide support to junior team members (including on the job training) with complex work/calculations
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities (balance sheet and cash account reconciliations, roll forward financial statement preparation, reviewing all reconciliations)
• Oversee VAT compliance, corporate income tax returns and other filings and support the CAM in overseeing the delivery of these tasks across the team portfolio
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation
• Provide technical support to the team
• Support the CAM in maintaining and maximizing revenues for the team portfolio including the invoicing cycle to ensure all fees are billed

• Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Candidate with at least 1-year PQE
• Structured finance experience preferable if working on a SPV/SFS portfolio is desirable
• Resourceful, independent, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organize themselves
• Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system
• Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice/client accounting administration/financial services business background with strong client servicing skills is desirable

• Autonomously work on a specific number of entities and their related recurring annual and day to day tasks
• Support process enhancement and continuous process improvements, utilizing systems as required
• Ensure the entities within client portfolio remain fully compliant with relevant local accounting and tax legislation

• Demonstrate the ability to make decisions based on insight and knowledge that impact the immediate team
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring high standards of delivery to clients
• Actively engage with clients to understand needs and will place a high priority on client service and satisfaction
• Prioritize clients' issues and address them accordingly
• Will keep up to date with business trends / changes in the law
• Can demonstrate the impact of own actions on immediate team

• Plan, co-ordinate and manage internal and external resources to deliver results in a timely, accurate and professional manager
• Informally manage expectations of more senior colleagues regularly
• Will share knowledge to ensure targets are met

• Ideally ACCA, ACA qualified with one year post qualification experience
• Technical ability
• Client focus
• Excel skills - intermediate level
• Ambition to develop
• Willingness to progress
• Quick learner
• Preference: IFRS experience. Otherwise, UK GAAP may be considered as well

• Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate
• Can deal with conflict in a controlled manner and persuade other 'Executive' level staff.
• Build credibility across all stakeholder groups
• Able to engage with individuals across all areas of an organization around their area of specialism

• Manage expectations so clients always feel valued
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and seeking solution
• Ensure relevant information is obtained and shared as needed

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