Management Accountant

A driven Management Accountant is required for a crucial role within the financial services sector. This role encompasses a wide range of accounting and finance responsibilities, with a focus on revenue recognition and analysis.

Client Details

This is a leading firm within the financial services industry that operates on a global scale. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence, customer service, and ethical business practices.

Description

• Manage GL adjustments for month-end customer account movements.
• Assist junior team members to ensure accurate month-end results.
• Support FP&A with forecasting and month-end analysis activities.
• Monitor Risk Governance and Control within the Finance Department with the FC.
• Oversee assistant accountants and handle technical accounting areas such as IFRS 9, EIR, and deferred consideration.
• Ensure credit risk models align with IFRS 9 requirements and maintain awareness of Hedge Accounting.
• Produce consolidated substantiation packs, investigate reconciling items, and manage complex balance sheet substantiation.
• Maintain finance procedure documents, provide team cover, and assist with projects and month-end result analysis.
• Assist in producing annual financial statements for SPVs and support interim and final audits

Profile

A successful 'Management Accountant' should have:

• Knowledge: Experience in delivering financial results is desirable, with an understanding of IFRS 9 requirements. Familiarity with securitisation and loan warehouse structures and Financial Services experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Competencies: Strong IT skills, especially in Excel with complex formulae. Ability to adhere to internal controls, maintain high-quality standards, form productive relationships, and seek efficiencies and improvements.
• Personal Characteristics: Capable of working under pressure, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and meeting tight deadlines. Effective team player, supporting the Financial Controller and developing junior members. Takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Qualifications: Certified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE accountant with demonstrated relevant experience.
• Other Skills: Forward-thinking and proactive in seeking efficiencies and improvements in activities.

Job Offer

• An attractive salary package in the range of £45,000 - £55,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Cardiff.
• Exposure to a global, high-performing team in the financial services sector.
• Progressive company culture that values employee development.

Step into a role where you can make a real impact. If you are a dedicated Management Accountant looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.