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• broadgate is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join an ever-growing fund administration company
• my client is looking for a Regulatory Reporting Accountant to join the team in London
• this high-growth position could be the next step up in your career
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• responsible for the bookkeeping of all management accounts and NAVs
• main point of contact for all matters relating to clients in their real estate, private equity and cooperate area
• processing purchase orders, invoices and pay runs
• ownership of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely submission
• preparing and producing financial statements that are compliant with IFRS and UK GAAP
• being the bridge between management and junior staff, responsible for the quality of work carried out to high profile clients
• supplier statement reconciliation
• ownership of accounting and transactions for multiple Private Equity Funds
• handling expenses management, including the verification, processing, and reconciliation of employee expense claims
• coach and manage a team of assistant accountants
• complete year end investment manager reconciliations
• reviewing work to be passed over to senior members of staff
• assisting with invoice queries for suppliers
• conducting sanctions checks and maintaining accurate records
• conducting credit checks on clients and maintaining accurate records
• preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts and variance analysis
• carry out all tasks given to the highest standard
• complete nominal ledger reconciliations as required
• responsible for technical coaching with the junior members of staff to help build and develop the foundation of the companies growth
• bank reconciliations
• relationship management with key clients and investors
• managing accounts payable, overseeing the processing of invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations
• preparing monthly accounts for investment companies
• broadgate has partnered with an international payment solutions firm, assisting Corporate and Private Clients with their foreign exchange and international payment needs spanning across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East and South America
• if this interests you, please apply and I will be in touch as soon as possible
• daily maintenance of trade records
• maintaining required technical knowledge and expertise, and sharing best practice with colleagues within the team
• job requirement
• preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• preparing annual statutory accounts across funds
• preparation of standard accounting entries as part of the month-end close process
• this company is prized for its efficiency, being one of the most important companies dominating the private equity and real estate sectors
• oversee the daily treasury function for several scheme bank accounts ensuring that scheme cash books are updated on a daily basis
• part qualified or qualified accountant
• prepayments and accruals
• supervision of Trainee Fund Accountants
• monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and resolving any payment issues
• preparing VAT Returns, Budgets, and Cash flow forecasts
• review the production of the monthly bank reconciliations
• educated to at least a levels
• maintaining the fixed assets register
• complete the preparation of the annual pension scheme report and financial statements for a portfolio of clients in accordance with current statutory and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• funds
• finance assistant
• real estate
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• accounting
• fund accountant
• junior accountant
• financial reporting
• accounting clerk
• corporate accounting
• qualified ACCA/ACA
• corporate accountant
• AAT Qualified
• AAT Qualified would be desirable or studying towards
• industry experience with a banking or financial services environment
• experience in a similar role within finance - minimum of 2-3 years
• practical experience with month-end
• knowledge and experience using SAGE
• must be studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT
• qualified accountant
• AAT/ACCA part-qualified or QBE
• at least 1 year experience in finance
• A self-starter with a high degree of energy and careful attention to detail. Strong sense of initiative and a process-improvement mindset
• an understanding of VLOOKUPs
• have at least 2-4 years of experience in an accounting position
• A minimum of 2 years experience as an accountant
• experience of working within the specialised area of pension scheme accounting is preferable
• studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• confident explaining and preparing accruals/ prepayments
• MUST be a qualified accountant
• VAT returns
• management accounting and general bookkeeping
• interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in a boutique firm
• 2-3 years experience in an accounting job before
• experience in Real Estate funds or Private Equity funds
• must have a very strong practical understanding of Audit
• must be able to prepare and review statutory accounts for clients
• qualified ACCA or ACA
• familiar with multi-currency accounting
• strong bookkeeping skills with practical experience
• at least 1 years of relevant accounting experience
• bookkeeping
• to had begun their ACCAs
• experience in any kind of funds
• review and prepare management accounts
• very good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
• to be able to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised
• please reach out to Josh Duggan at Broadgate if the position sounds interesting
• must know what a fund administration company is
• must have an understanding of TAX
• accruals and pre-payments
• dealing directly with clients

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Responsibility

• additionally, provide the chair and the board with guidance on their responsibilities
• maintain statutory books
• attendance, scheduling and organisation of Board meetings
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• preparation of annual compliance documents
• minute of board meetings
• ensuring meetings function and the action points are carried out
• attend and minute board, committee and shareholder meetings, provide contribution to meeting discussions
• formation of new companies
• support finance director/company secretary
• filling annual returns at companies house within deadlines
• managing board changes
• take responsibility for the administration of both company and group records
• review, update and recommend Corporate Governance policy statements
• first point of contact for the board
• I have partnered with a leading Charity Bank that are adding to their company secretary team based in Kent. This role is part time on a hybrid basis. The candidate must be flexible to work in accordance with board meetings
• shareholder changes
• draft and assemble board papers and packs
• assisting with the preparation of board meetings and board packages
• informing Companies House of any significant changes in the Bank's structure or management, for example the appointment or resignation of directors
• filling with companies house, banks and funders that require regulatory documentation
• this role would require the candidate to advise this companies board on all governance related matters and will support the Chair in ensuring the effective functioning of each Board
• assist with the review legal and tax advice
• ensure statutory compliance, corporate an governance compliance as per the relevant legislation
• supervise and assist in training and development of staff
• working with the CEO and Chair with the preparation of Board agenda
• share capital restructurings and re-registrations
• ensure and discharge the legal responsibilities and compliance of the Society relating to financial and legal practices
• assist in review of processes and new business opportunities
• liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
• provide corporate governance advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and directors
• assist and manage more junior members of the team to deliver to agreed scope and timescales
• acting as a point of communication between the Board of Directors and members
• responsible for ensuring Board procedures are followed as well as applicable statutory rules and regulations
• additionally, this opportunity allows for progression as support will be provided for any technical knowledge of new professional qualifications
• serving board and senior leadership meetings - producing agendas, collating papers, taking minutes, conveying decision, overseeing board effectiveness, and ensuring board meetings are scheduled accordingly
• administer and monitor a varied client portfolio with an emphasis on UK corporate entities some of which will be listed within the timescales set and agreed, investigating and suggesting enhancements where necessary, ensuring timely and effective client care
• this role is based in Southampton and they are offering an excellent salary package plus benefits
• do apply to be contacted further
• liaising with external advisers to keep up to date with statutory and regulatory policy changes and facilitate updates to the governance frameworks
• this is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is proficient in minute taking and has proven company secretarial experience with relevant professional qualifications
• this is a great opportunity for someone who has prior experience as a company secretary and an understanding of Lloyd's and other UK regulatory requirements
• this role would require someone to be able to hit the ground running and work with little support on a day-to-day basis
• ensuring meeting attendance and resolution preparation requirements are met
• this is an exciting opportunity if you have prior experience working in the insurance industry and are looking for more progression and responsibility as a company secretary

Requirements

• minute taking
• ICSA / CGI qualified
• assistant company secretary
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• client Relationship Manager
• company secretary professional servicies experience
• company secretarial assistant
• company secretarial
• board meetings
• assistant company secretary manager
• cosec assistant
• governance officer
• statutory fillings
• cosec
• board governance
• governance executive
• board governance office. r
• skilled at developing strong relationships and embedding strong corporate culture and governance
• ICSA part or Fully Qualified
• highly experienced in a secretarial and governance role within financial services
• highly experienced in a secretarial role within financial services
• experience operating in a PRA / FCA regulated financial services firm
• proven company secretarial experience dealing with Listed Funds or working within a Listed corporation
• minute taking experience
• strong organisational and planning skills
• knowledge of the corporate governance code
• strong problem solving ability
• excellent understanding of governance requirements within a Building Society
• experience with minute taking and attending board and shareholder meetings
• an outstanding team player with the ability to motivate
• experience within a client facing role or a professional services firm
• strong written and oral communication skill gained in a financial services organisation
• the role offers hybrid working with the potential of reduced hours. They are offering a competitive salary package
• if you would like to hear more please apply

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Responsibility

• broadgate have partnered with a leading specialist mortgage lender, who are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team in Birmingham
• ownership of month end accounting
• provide excellent service delivery and participate in stakeholder meetings involving market controllers
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• assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK region
• assist with the completion of the Group's month end reporting process, meeting the Group's deadline
• liaise with external auditors
• be a primary relationship partner for our external auditors, KPMG, and help drive the year-end and quarter-end processes
• incorporating the trial balances and cash books
• help with process automation
• month End process and Balance Sheet Liability management
• be a go to person that provides solutions and efficiencies within the Finance team, rolling out new initiatives and training
• assisting with accounting complications, journal processing, the review of balance sheet control accounts
• month end accounting for numerous banking products
• provide excellence service delivery and technical expertise to key stakeholder groups including market controllers, BSO management, peer groups, and external bodies
• be the technical lead for UK GAAP accounting in support of UK statutory financial reporting
• working closely with the tax team, especially regarding partner related matters, transfer pricing, VAT etc
• assist with the preparation of the Segment's lease accounting journals, developing knowledge of IFRS 16
• contribute to technical accounting matters
• drive compliance within a robust control framework and take responsibility for internal/external audit deliverables
• support with other ad-hoc projects as the Finance team continues to scale and transform
• assisting in the preparation of the firm's annual global budget
• support the Group's external audit, developing relationships with the Group's External Auditor and involvement in audit deliverables in-line with agreed deadlines
• involvement in the preparation of the Group's Limited Liability Partnership and subsidiary financial statements
• the role is paying up to £60,000 + bonus
• oversee the performance and clearance of all reconciliation accounts, approving recurring journals, ensuring financial transactions are recorded and appropriately classified, including operating taxes
• working with the Financial Control and Reporting team to drive month/quarter end financial close and consolidation processes including being a reviewer of a number of key controls
• be a key contributor to delivering the finance vision and support key change initiatives and drive through continuous improvement through close liaison
• responsible for the maintenance of financial systems to ensure completeness of statutory and group reporting for region, ensuring compliance with accounting principles/standards
• processing of accounting journals across a diverse range of commercial activities within a multi-company group structure and prioritising own responsibilities to deliver excellent financial support to the business
• delegated responsibility for the balance sheet and liability management of the stakeholder, closely collaborating with the site controller who has overall accountability
• involvement in the preparation of the monthly Securitisation accounting, setting up accounting entries for new securitisations and performing month end reconciliations and assist in preparing the monthly Interest Payment Date accounting entries mid-month
• perform General Ledger Accounting processes in the R2R Taxonomy, which will involve maintaining financial systems to ensure completeness of statutory and group reporting for the stakeholder or group of stakeholders
• reporting into the Group Financial Controller you will work closely with the senior board driving efficient financial and operational processes that form the bedrock of our financial data

Requirements

• accounting qualification
• part Qualified or a Qualified Accountant
• ideally, you will be a Qualified Accountant however QBE is sufficient
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• qualified accountant with at least 2 years PQE
• financial services background
• experience of having worked in a recognised and reputable audit and assurance practice is highly desirable
• ability to deal with managers at a senior and partner level, across the UK & globally
• financial accounting experience
• experience of working within a fast-paced environment delivering services to stakeholders
• robust experience of end-to-end R2R processes within a fast paced environment
• experience of working in a small cap listed business is highly desirable
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified
• working knowledge of IFRS
• A desire and ability to review and improve accounting processes, bringing new ideas to the table
• experience of analytical review, management accounts & group statutory accounts
• must be available to commence a 6 month FTC ASAP

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Responsibility

• the Opportunity
• the new Financial Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day financial activities of the business as well as running the office
• the Role
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• this is a standalone role, based in the City of London, working closely with the CFO
• preparation of monthly management accounts and all internal and external reporting
• lead the financial reporting and control team
• lead/ input into finance projects and process improvements to ensure that they drive efficiency and align with the finance systems strategy
• overall responsibility for financial performance of the team
• preparing monthly management accounts
• preparation of interim and year-end statutory accounts and audit liaison
• lead the external audit procedures and production of the Group's annual reports
• ensure quarterly analytical review of the financial reporting
• management of accounting operations and records including fixed asset register
• ensuring an excellent level of client service in conjunction with the wider business
• producing expenditure budgets and forecasts
• develop the financial control framework to improve efficiencies
• maintain strong working relationship between the financial reporting team and regulatory reporting team in multiple locations
• ensure adherence to company procedures and external regulations
• preparation and submission of all tax and regulatory finance filings
• preparing annual financial statements for audit
• this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading owner-managed investment banking and corporate finance advisory firm specialising in the financial services sector
• key requirements you must have to apply
• management of the finance team's objectives, progression and recruitment to meet current and future needs
• preparation of ICARA
• understand relevant compliance procedures
• manage cash flows and forecasts
• planning and organising work of the team
• management of Accounts Assistant
• overseeing bookkeeping tasks
• preparing accounting for relevant funds, including compliance with tax and regulatory matters
• payroll tasks
• 5 years of post qualified experience in the insurance industry
• ad-hoc support to IT & Company Secretarial work
• VAT returns and FCA quarterly returns
• people management experience is essential
• we are looking for
• accounting qualification
• an amazing starting salary and benefits package
• post qualified experience within an investment management firm
• great culture, rapid growth plans and strong flexible working options available
• tax and regulatory filing experience
• desire to work in hands on accounting role
• IMC or IOC Qualification would be an advantage
• qualified accountant with 10-15 years PQE

Requirements

• finance Director
• finance Manager
• financial Controller
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• qualified Accountant
• experience in a regulated financial services industry, OR experience working with financial services clients in a Big4 environment
• A minimum of three years experience in management role
• strong understandings of accounting regulations
• experience integrating new technology and systems
• if you are interested in the role, please apply now

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Responsibility

• they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and operational efficiency
• report and present compliance results
• collaborate with the monitoring team to create, implement, and deliver the annual monitoring plan
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• responsible for supporting the business with risk identification
• developing, managing, and monitoring activity and routine reports, raising awareness and adherence across the business
• collaborate with key stakeholders to create plans for the department to adhere to regulatory change
• overseeing, enhancing, and maintaining Key Risk Indicator dashboards, departmental management information , and assurance results
• development, review and testing of controls across the insurance finance function
• lead and chair UK compliance forum in line with governance developing quality documentation to assess our compliance against key regulation
• broadgate is looking for an Assistant Manager for Risk Assurance & Compliance to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to excellence within the fund administration industry
• be a key stakeholder in the implementation and embedding of Consumer Duty regulations
• day to Day Management and support of Assurance Team colleagues
• as they continue to grow, they are seeking a motivated and skilled Assistant Manager for Risk Assurance & Compliance to join our team
• as a Compliance Manager, you will assist the UK branch in managing compliance risks across the 1 st line. You will be responsible for working directly with the business to implement the compliance strategy and framework
• have in depth technical knowledge of applicable FCA rule books, including but not limited to CONC, SYSC, PRIN, DISP and also working knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act laws
• work closing with both the UK branch DPO and second line functions to ensure that processing of data is compliant with GDPR/DPA 2018
• preparing management information for bank-wide committees to report on the progress of compliance monitoring activities and implementing the Compliance Monitoring Plan
• 1st line sign off and approval of Financial Promotions, whether that be an promotion, or partner retailers financial promotion / marketing campaigns

Requirements

• assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive risk management framework
• previous experience working in Financial Services and/or insurance
• monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure our compliance processes remain up-to-date
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• lead regulatory horizon scanning activity, including accurate and risk-based analysis of the impact on the business
• conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions
• CA, ACCA, ACA Qualified
• extensive generalist banking compliance experience, as related to most, or all of the key relevant business/regulation topics pertinent to the business
• collaborate with departments to provide guidance on compliance-related matters and offer training as needed
• ability to adapt and work in a fast paced function
• lead the approach to Consumer Duty, providing constructive challenge to colleagues
• evidence of ongoing professional development, including relevant qualifications
• co-ordinate activity on the compliance annual plan, seeking approvals where necessary and escalating any matters of concern as appropriate
• sound knowledge of best practice compliance and risk management frameworks, policies and methodologies
• prepare reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders on risk assessment findings and compliance status
• if this role is of interest to you, please APPLY NOW or contact Callum Dudrenec for more information
• embed a strong compliance culture across the organisation, through clear communications and pro-active interactions with colleagues, and any relevant service providers
• assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance risk management and compliance efforts
• demonstrable experience of rule-mapping and compliance risk assessment activity
• can demonstrate data protection compliance advisory work
• participate in cross-functional projects to assess and address potential risks associated with new initiatives
• demonstrates sound understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting retail lending / consumer finance
• strong experience of policy/procedure-writing
• desirable requirements
• understand how to control risk and appropriate monitoring systems
• previous experience of working in a challenger or start-up environment is preferable
• relevant recognised qualification ideally with ICA or AML
• drive regulatory change projects in conjunction with business and risk colleagues, to deliver pragmatic implementation; this includes delivery of effective progress reporting
• 3+ years working in an audit function
• good experience in developing and delivering clear, succinct MI and reporting in a manner that maximizes the use of technology
• proven expertise of applicable FCA rule books, including but not limited to CONC, SYSC, PRIN, DISP and also working knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act laws
• extensive experience as a Subject Matter Expert for regulatory compliance at a senior level within a retail lending / consumer finance environment
• working knowledge of NAVOne
• good knowledge of FCA rules relating to the firm's business, and where relevant, knowledge of PRA rules
• if you meet these requirements please apply and someone one will be in touch soon

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