Full job description Financial Control & Reporting Analyst
Salary £70,000 - £90,000 plus strong bonus and benefits
4 Days a week in the office
Role Overview
We are looking for a qualified accountant to join the Financial Control & Reporting team for one of our most exciting clients within the Multi-Strat Hedge Fund world.
The successful candidate will ideally come from a Hedge Fund,Investment Manager, Asset Management or similar Financial Services business such as an Investment Bank. The successful candidate must have strong hands-on experience across financial control, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and technical accounting. As well as sound knowledge across financial regulations such as FRS 102 and IFRS
This is a broad role offering exposure across Financial Control, Regulatory Reporting and Finance transformation, with significant interaction across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the month-end close for management company entities, including: Journal preparation and posting, Balance sheet reconciliations, Working papers and supporting schedules, Investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies, Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information.
*Review financial statements prepared by third-party providers and complete detailed financial statement tie-outs.
*Research, document and implement new accounting standards and technical accounting requirements.
*Develop accounting policies for new transactions and business activities.
*Prepare monthly projections to monitor regulatory capital requirements.
*Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings.
*Work closely with external auditors, responding to queries and providing supporting documentation.
*Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
*Identify and deliver process improvements and automation across Finance.
*Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A, Compliance, Tax and Legal teams.
*Support the wider Finance function on ad hoc financial control and reporting requirements.
Key Experience Required
Candidates should have:
*3+ years’ accounting / financial control experience
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
*Strong Financial Control experience, ideally within: Hedge Funds, Investment Management / Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Investment Bank
*Strong hands-on experience with month-end close
*Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
*Strong understanding of financial statements and financial reporting
*Knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS
*Experience working within a robust financial control environment
*Strong technical accounting knowledge
*High level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work across Finance and the wider business
Highly Desirable
*Previous experience within a Hedge Fund or Investment Manager
*Previous accountancy practice / audit experience
*Experience with regulatory capital reporting
*Experience working with third-party fund/accounting service providers
*Experience improving or automating Finance processes
*Exposure to AI tools or technology-led Finance transformation