Financial Reporting Associate

Responsibilities: - Preparation of excel schedules and notes as support for financial statements. - Preparation of financial statements for clients. - Present financial statements for review to senior members of staff. - Liaising with external parties in relation to financial statements, including investment managers, administrators, auditors and other service providers. - Assistance with research of complicated transactions to ensure the accounting treatment is correct. Requirements: - Related Honours degree. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to plan, prioritise between tasks and adhere to strict time deadlines. - Ability to work on own initiative. - Some industry experience in an accounting role would be an advantage. - Academic knowledge of IFRS and GAAP accounting principles would be an advantage. - Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. - A keen interest in learning and in career progression. Professional Qualities Sought: - Honesty in dealing with clients and colleagues. - Highly motivated to perform and develop. - Strong individual and team skills. - Work of the highest quality and technical competence. Benefits: - Professional qualification support with paid subscription and tuition fees. - Paid study leave and exam leave. - Attractive compensation package with competitive performance-based annual increments. - Flexible working environment. - Flexible holiday arrangements. - Training, as required, in all aspects of our business. - Professional career development and opportunities. - An opportunity to work with large, well-known clients including listed entities. - Challenging client based/deadline driven environment balanced with a support-driven team and company ethos.