Accountant- Capital Markets

• Competitive salary
• We are globally hybrid (please check the specifics for this role during interview process)
• Flexible working hours
• Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
• Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses

• Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts for semi-complex clients
• Perform bank, investment and any other reconciliations
• Prepare and review VAT returns for clients
• Provide accounting support to Client Accounting staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and, management accounts from the accounting records of the semi-complex client entities
• Review the work of and provide guidance to the Junior Accountant(s) and Assistant Accountant(s) whenever required, ensuring suppliers, loans, income have been bookkept accurately in accordance to establish procedures
• Ability to review simple client deliverables with the assistance of the Senior Accountant or the Assistant Manager/Manager
• Liaise with the appointed Auditors to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables
• Assist the Assistant Manager/Manager, providing daily support as requested. This will include but may not be limited to
• Support the on-going development of the team through involvement in the coaching, training and motivation of team members with supervision and guidance from the Assistant Manager/Manager
• Ensuring working papers and checklist for each deliverable is kept to the required standards and/or agreed upon procedures
• Provide accounting service to clients in various jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group.

• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks or projects as and when requested.
• Assist with audit queries if needed
• Assist with Junior staffs' queries
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on Ocorian, its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Ocorian, its employees and its clients.

• ACCA/ACA fully/partly qualified and/or having first degree in accounting field or qualified by virtue of relevant experience in Finance industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience
• Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience within or with exposure to the Private Clients is desirable.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in preparing client accounts
• Basic knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge of UK GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks is an advantage
• Experience with Navision, Viewpoint and ValueFinancials is desirable
• Well versed in Excel, Word and Outlook

• Strong technical skills in accounting field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Solid organisational skills (able to work using own initiative, control own work load and prioritise matters as appropriate)
• Ability to work methodically and accurately
• Excellent team player
• Flexible, energetic and enthusiastic
• Ambitious to learn and be challenged
• Detailed oriented
• Committed to quality and delivering on time
• Effective problem Solver

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC - Clients are at the centre of our world, and we're committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS - We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE - We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE - With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL - We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

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