Accountant - Asset Manager Services

Company Description

Asset Manager Services | Issuer Services | Private Wealth & Corporate 

Ocorian helps asset managers, private wealth, corporates, and issuer clients handle operational and regulatory complexity at scale, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best.  

Whether they’re raising capital, expanding into new markets, acquiring a business, preparing for an exit or protecting wealth, we’re behind every move our clients make, creating capacity and removing burden so they can focus on growth, opportunity and performance.  

With over 50 years’ of expertise, 20 locations and 2,000 expert colleagues, clients know they can rely on us when their challenges are complex, time-critical and consequential. 

To find out more about Ocorian and our services, including regulatory information, visit ocorian.com  

ABOUT ASSET MANAGER SERVICES

Helping asset managers stay in control as they grow 

Our Asset Manager Services team helps asset managers manage the operational demands and complexity that come with growth. Combining specialist expertise with scalable technology, we act as an extension of our clients’ teams, supporting the needs of their businesses, funds, portfolio assets and investors. 

As part of the team, you’ll work with colleagues to help clients navigate operational challenges, manage risk and build efficient, resilient operations. You’ll contribute to services that reduce the day-to-day burden on asset managers, giving them more time to focus on their investors, investment performance and growth.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

Take ownership of a portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services across a range of client structures. As an Accountant, you'll play an important role in preparing financial statements, management accounts and accounting deliverables, while working closely with clients, auditors and colleagues to support outstanding client outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical accounting expertise, broaden your exposure to different accounting frameworks and strengthen your review and coaching skills. You'll contribute to the development of junior colleagues through guidance and knowledge sharing while building valuable experience within a collaborative and professional environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts and accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Review bookkeeping entries and accounting information that support accurate and high-quality client reporting.
• Perform and review bank, investment and other reconciliations across a portfolio of client entities.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and support a range of client accounting activities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, providing professional support and contributing to an excellent client experience.
• Support the preparation and review of client deliverables across a range of accounting and reporting activities.
• Review accounting work completed by Junior and Assistant Accountants, providing guidance and technical support.
• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to support the successful completion of financial statement audits.
• Contribute to accounting projects and initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development of colleagues through coaching, knowledge sharing and collaborative working.
• Provide accounting services to clients across multiple jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group.

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Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional accounting qualification, or relevant accounting experience that provides a similar level of technical expertise.
• Experience within accounting, audit, financial services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Corporate Services or a related professional environment would be beneficial.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Experience preparing and reviewing client accounts, financial statements and management accounts within accounting, audit or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, with exposure to UK GAAP or other relevant accounting frameworks considered beneficial.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, with a focus on accuracy, quality and client service.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, auditors and colleagues.

Additional Information

All employees are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are: 

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.  

• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. 

• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.  

• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. 

• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. 

Equal Opportunities for everyone 

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.  

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.