Financial Reporting Accountant - Asset Manager - Eximius Finance

Financial Reporting Accountant

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Sector: Asset Management

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A leading UK asset management firm is seeking a qualified accountant to join its Financial Reporting team in London.

This role would suit an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with a strong grounding in financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation. Whilst experience within financial services would be advantageous, our client is open to candidates from a broad range of industry backgrounds, including practice, commercial organisations and wider regulated environments.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS.
2. Support the production of quarterly, half-year and annual financial reporting.
3. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
4. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any exceptions.
5. Liaise with external auditors and support year-end audit processes.
6. Assist with the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards.
7. Support the preparation of board and management reporting.
8. Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are operating effectively.
9. Work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
10. Participate in finance change initiatives and process improvement projects.

Candidate Requirements

1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
2. Ideally post-qualified experience.
3. Strong financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation experience.
4. Good understanding of IFRS and UK reporting requirements.
5. Experience supporting external audits and year-end reporting processes.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
8. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

1. Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and reconciliations.
2. Experience working with financial reporting and ERP systems.
3. Strong attention to detail and control-oriented mindset.

Desirable Experience

1. Asset Management, Financial Services, Insurance or Banking experience.
2. First-time mover from practice.
3. Experience within a regulated business environment.
4. Exposure to FCA-regulated entities.

What's on Offer

1. £60,000 - £80,000 base salary.
2. Annual discretionary bonus.
3. Competitive pension and benefits package.
4. Hybrid working model.
5. Excellent career development opportunities within a well-regarded asset management business.
6. Broad exposure across financial reporting, controls and finance projects.

Financial Reporting Accountant | Asset Management | London | £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits | ACA / ACCA / CIMA