Financial Accountant – Hedge Fund recruitment

A leading London based Hedge Fund have a permanent opportunity for a qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Financial Accountant with ideally 2 years post qualified in either an Investment Banking or Hedge Fund environment. The role requires an accountant with a strong technical skill set and a good understanding of IFRS, UK and US GAAP. The position would suit a candidate from Practice background whose clients may have included Investment Banks and Asset Management firms however candidates who have qualified through graduate and internal training schemes will most definitely be considered.

As Financial Accountant your responsibilities will include;

• Preparation of the annual statutory and consolidated accounts

• Preparation and analysis of balance sheets at each month end

• To provide the required finance input and analysis to support overseas tax, business development initiatives and major projects

• Responsibility for the integrity of account balances ensuring an appropriate framework of balance sheet analysis and reconciliation is operating effectively each month

• Preparation of board packs, including profit and loss, balance sheet and regulatory capital calculations

This is a great opportunity to develop your career within the lucrative Hedge Fund market at one of the leading players in this space. Along with the technical capabilities detailed above you will need to have excellent communication skills and the proven ability of delivering high end results in a deadline driven environment. The client is looking to interview candidates for this role ASAP so if you are looking a new challenge and the chance to develop your career in the Hedge Fund space don’t delay and apply below.