Investment Trust Accountant

Rev & Regs are recruiting for an Investment Trust Accountant position for a large multinational Financial Services company. You will be responsible for maintaining the books and records of a broad range of funds.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of financial statements for a range of complex Investment Companies and OEIC sub funds.
• Preparation and review of management and board reporting and other external returns.
• Attendance at audit committee meetings to support the presentation of financial reporting material.
• Oversight of activities performed by a third part service provider.
• Co-ordination of the external audit for the Investment Companies.
• Liaison with tax specialists and Depositary/Trustee.
• Conduct analysis and review of dividend announcements to ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Resolution of audit queries and reconciling positions to Depositary statements.
• Keeping abreast of industry and technical developments.

Experience:

• Previous fund statutory reporting experience for Investment Company Funds.
• Proven understanding and knowledge of the AIC SORP and or IA SORP.
• Proven ability to communicate and work with all levels of personnel.
• Analytical approach with aptitude to work independently and solve complex problems.
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise own time in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and numerate mind-set.
• Part qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Team player with a flexible attitude, able to prioritise, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to share knowledge with colleagues and work collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Good organisational skills, a self-starter who is able to take ownership of issues.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Office programmes.

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Surrey office)