Analyst

Analyst, Business Services

This role involves delivering an exceptional service to existing clients, assisting with sales efforts to grow the Business Services accountancy practice, and managing the team engaged in providing these services.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and bookkeeping, including preparation of financial statements ready for the audit process
• Liaise with independent auditors to ensure timely completion of the year-end process
• Payroll and company secretarial
• Regulatory financial reporting (FCA reporting)
• VAT returns and communications with HMRC
• Help review work produced by the team
• Use the latest software to deliver accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, building a new service
• Integrate with other key services including compliance and tax services
• Contribute to the marketing efforts of the wider outsourcing team to deliver a growth strategy for the Accounting Practice

Requirements

• Experience working in an outsourced finance function model
• Client-facing, solutions-focused, individual
• Clear, logical thought process, able to arrive at and articulate decisions clearly
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and presentational expertise
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
• Minimum 2:1 degree or international equivalent
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 1–2 years PQE
• Knowledge of the investment management industry
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships
• Ability to manage several simultaneous work streams