Financial Accountant

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Full time
Location: Exeter
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Job offered by: Waystone Governance Ltd.
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Category:
Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.

Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds, and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports, and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.

With over 20 years' experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

All Waystone employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies as outlined below. The role of Financial Accountant / Fund Accountant has unique requirements and duties; however, these responsibilities are to be executed within the organization's framework of core values. Waystone expects all employees to be high performing, self-motivated learners and leaders.

Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Waystone is looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join their growing fund administration business based in Exeter, Devon. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a minimum of 3 years in a relevant environment and possess strong technical accounting, interpersonal, and communication skills. The role is responsible for all aspects of fund administration and accounting, including the review of detailed accounting information relating to a portfolio of alternative investments.

The successful candidate will be expected to consistently demonstrate exceptional internal and external service with clients, along with our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Performance.

REQUIREMENTS Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities:

Maintain the accounting records for a number of large fund clients (assets in the £100's of millions), and liaise with the Investment Managers with respect to the companies' activities. Review Monthly/Quarterly management accounts and other accounting reports in accordance with agreed timetables. Produce Board packs and attend Board meetings. Review Net Asset Valuation reports and supporting calculations. Prepare half-year and annual financial statements in accordance with the relevant accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP) and liaise with Auditors. Act as a mentor to help develop junior staff and oversee their work.

Client: Client Relationship: Point-of-contact for multiple clients (internal and external) at a daily operational level. Liaising with Investment Managers, Rental Agents / Property Managers, Depositaries, Auditors, Tax Agents, and Brokers where issues arise with regards to the day-to-day running of the company.

Operational: Ensuring books and records are correct and that accounting information is correctly treated. Cash and Position Reconciliations, with support from junior team members. Review of Company management accounts and associated support schedules. NAV Calculation preparation and review. Ensure deadlines are met by planning and scheduling effectively, including the use of our operational improvement software, Enlighten.

Compliance / Management Information: To comply with appropriate internal controls within the area of responsibility. Ensuring that operational checklists are followed. Prepare and maintain the procedures within the team.

Project / Ad hoc duties: To complete special projects and to perform other duties as required.

Experience & Personal Attributes Required: ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified/finalist. Experienced user of Excel and Word. Thorough knowledge of accounting techniques and principles, sound knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. Minimum of 3 years strong accounting experience in a relevant environment. Strong communication skills. Demonstrably methodical, organised. Proven ability to meet deadlines. Highly numerate, accurate. Strong attention to detail. Good team player. Demonstrate good supervisory and leadership skills.

Desirable: Yardi / SimCorp Dimension / Allvue / FIS InvestOne (formerly SunGard). Financial services experience, desirable but certainly not essential. Exposure to Group accounting with experience of consolidations. Subsidiary reporting.

Competencies Required: Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated. Excellent customer service. Embraces innovation, change and seeks continuous improvement. Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks in a demanding business environment. Able to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior management. Able to use own initiative and the ability to work through issues with minimal supervision. Communication. Results focused. Technical awareness. Team Working.

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