Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will assist in the management of company finances, as well as the preparation of financial reports and client-related FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standard) returns. You will play a key role in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and make recommendations based on your analysis to support senior management decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of company financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Assist in the preparation of client-related FATCA and CRS returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Stay up to date with FATCA and CRS regulations and requirements, to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information for FATCA and CRS reporting.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to support efficiency and compliance.
• Liaise with stakeholders to determine reporting requirements, research existing processes, and develop new management information capabilities.
• Analyse client profitability, providing commentary and recommendations to senior management.
• Provide monthly reporting on pipeline flows, conversion success factors, margins, and relationship manager data.
• Forecast margins and flows, comparing performance against budget targets.
• Review finance processes to identify opportunities to streamline and automate current practices.
• Maintain auditable workflows for management accounts, regulatory returns, and statutory financial statements to satisfy audit requirements.
• Support the finance team in various accounting and financial management tasks as needed.
• Undertake project work as directed by the Senior Finance Manager.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as requested by senior management.

Qualifications, Technical Skills and Experience

• A professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA or part - qualified and working towards this.
• Proven experience in management accounting or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Experience with FATCA and CRS reporting is desirable.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills – Essential.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Inquisitive, motivated self-starter who works independently to complete tasks.
• Confident communicator able to liaise with different teams and senior management.
• Results-oriented individual focused on identifying and implementing beneficial change processes.