We are a small FCA regulated Investment Firm currently seeking a professional and motivated individual to take the role of Company Accountant. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient and have experience of fulfilling a sole accountant role in non-complex small/medium sized company. Experience of working in financial services would be of great value.

We are looking for a part-qualified/qualified accountant who is:

• An approachable team member, able to problem solve and assist with Compliance-side financials.
• Able to work within tight deadlines whilst paying strong attention to detail.

Experience of client funds administration and daily reconciliations is not a pre-requisite but would be advantageous.

This role includes:

• All aspects of the accounts function including full production of the monthly Management Accounts.
• Forward forecasting and management of the Firm’s capital and liquidity in respect of regulatory requirements.
• Providing a first draft of monthly FCA monitoring data and quarterly financial returns data as a service to Compliance.
• Being part of the Firm’s ICARA team: Providing financial data for the Firm’s ICARA process as required.
• Running detailed three-year forecasts for regulatory business plans.
• Management of the annual external audit and corporate tax returns.
• Reviewing and evolving existing finance processes, ensuring that appropriate systems and controls are in place and that policy and procedure documents are maintained.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and to accommodate increased business activity.