Senior Fund Accountant

For my FS client in Edinburgh I am currently looking for a Senior Fund Accountant for an initial 6 month contract on a day rate basis.

ROLE PURPOSE

To prepare and review statutory accounts and monthly reports for all types of investment vehicles managed by Investment Administration clients, ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with agreed procedures, quality and deadlines.

The jobholder will be part of the Statutory Reporting team which provides Statutory Reporting services to a range of clients for over 300 funds

This job holder will be involved in managing clients service delivery, be involved in the take on of clients data and given their specialist skills in accountancy, will play a key part in providing subject matter expertise and technical assistance to key company projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Statutory Accounts and Monthly Reporting
- To prepare and review statutory accounts and monthly reports for Unit Trusts, Investment Trusts, OEICS, Pension funds and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations at all times.
- People Management
- Manage and work with other team members, ensuring that the department objectives are achieved, and that they are enthusiastic and motivated.
- Client Relationships/Third Party Relationships
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and third parties such as auditors and trustees.
- Market Awareness
- Maintain an awareness of topical market issues and professional updates, particularly updates on new investment vehicles and their statutory reporting requirements and any changes to current reporting requirements.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

- Qualified/Part qualified accountant
- Detailed knowledge of SORP Report & Accounts requirements for different investment vehicles
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at senior management level.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to identify and initiate process
- A proven strong commitment to service quality.
- Proven ability to work independently and to motivate and influence others