Principal Accountant Location: London Contract: Temporary (6 months) Rate: £500-550 per day umbrella Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Principal Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead on collection fund and revenue accounting including the completion of notes to the council's statutory accounts, group accounts, cash flow statement and statistical returns.
The Principal Accountant has a high degree of responsibility and autonomy for how they approach the workload in their areas: including the design and preparation of working papers and managing audit queries within their areas. The Principal Accountant works closely with the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant to ensure that the Council’s financial reporting processes, procedures and policies are pragmatic, fit for purpose, up to date with best practice, and deliver maximum value to the Council
Candidate Criteria
CCAB Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Experience of leading/working on Collection Fund and Revenue Accounting including the completion of statutory/group accounts
Experience of working with senior members on key working papers and supporting the financial reporting processes
Technically strong accountant with a flair for financial accounting, natural problem solver with excellent IT skills
Great communication and supervisory skills as this role with involve line management of members in the Chief Accountant’s team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. ....Read more...
Job Description:
Are you seeking your next Fund Accountant role within the financial services sector? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity for you!
Our client, a global financial services business based in Glasgow, is recruiting for a Fund Accountant to join their team. You will ideally be a Qualified/ Part Qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
Skills/Experience:
Qualified/ Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA accountant or qualified by experience
Experience gained in financial services and/or practice
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
High degree of accuracy, ability to multitask
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Core Responsibilities:
Calculation of daily Net Asset Values (NAV’s) – this involves P&L analysis, review position and cash reconciliations, reporting any trading issues to our clients
Review monthly capital movements
Analyse performance and review income/expense journals for validity
Reviewing and finalise month end P&L and balance sheet in preparation for client sign off
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15652
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a leading financial services firm on a permanent basis in their Edinburgh offices. The successful candidate will provide technical accounting oversight to their UK private asset book, involving direct and indirect real estate and infrastructure equity asset classes. You will have responsibility for a team. People management experience is a must.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified or QBE Accountant to understand the preparation of statutory financial statements, management accounts, regulatory and VAT/CIS reports, etc.
Experience of working directly with clients in on/offline situations
Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate/infrastructure equity experience would be a big benefit
Working knowledge of Yardi and/or Investran
People management experience
Core Responsibilities:
Provide expertise to accounting requirements across the asset class, fund structure and fund jurisdictions
Assist with new technology repercussions of integrating these asset classes into the operating model
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with client contacts and third parties such as audit firms, external technology providers and other third-party service providers
Continually re-assess the operational risks inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15368
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Finance Director - Financial Services CompanyA well established financial services company who are about to go through a highly profitable phase are looking for a Finance Director to develop and lead finance through this period. The business will be looking to go through a sale in the future and this is an exceptional opportunity to lead the growth of the business and leading the business into a sale. Key Responsibilities for the Finance Director
As Finance Director you will be preparing board reports and presenting to external stakeholdersLeading and managing a finance team, reporting direct to the CEOReporting to externals such as the PE house and holding the banking relationshipFinancial planning, cashflow management and balance sheet control with upkeep of a healthy cashflow a key area of responsibility in this industry.Production of regular cashflow forecasts and identification of specific reasons for downfall.Generating finance through investment appraisal and equity financeOversee the consolidation of month end reporting and have strong control over internal controlsProposal of cost saving ideas across the business
Desired Requirements
Been a previous Finance DirectorACA Qualified / Chartered AccountantSeries A / Series B / Series C fund raising experienceBlockchain / Cryptocurrency experienceExcellent communication skillsExperience of reporting to board and external stakeholdersPrior experience in the tech sector / start-up environment
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Job Description:
Do you have experience working within Financial Services, ideally on the financial reporting of funds? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity for you!
Our client, a global financial services business based in Glasgow, is recruiting for a Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to join the business on a permanent basis.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience in preparation of statutory accounts, within the Financial Services Sector.
Solid understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Accounting experience and / or Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification.
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced numerical skills and accounting knowledge.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Being responsible, reliable and accountable.
Core Responsibilities:
Preparation of the interim and year-end financial statements, managing the end to end financial reporting process from planning to signing and also the audit at year end.
Preparation of monthly board papers (management accounts) and other reporting tasks including administration of the Property funds general ledger, actual distribution rates for the UK funds, closed funds, revenue forecasts and periodic IFRS10 reporting.
Working closely with Fund Accounting and Middle Office teams in ensuring integrity of fund data and managing responses to Clients, Auditors, Trustees, Custodians and other departments the company for those funds assigned responsibility for.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15663
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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