We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.                                                                                           

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

THIS ROLE THIS ROLE 

Job Summary:

The primary technical expert responsible for ensuring excellence in complex corporate accounting services through expertise and final review authority. This role serves as the ultimate subject matter expert for the team on complex accounting matters, leading technical decisions and process innovations while providing authoritative guidance on sophisticated client portfolios and advanced accounting topics including consolidation, foreign currency transactions, and complex revenue recognition scenarios.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as ultimate technical authority at a team level for complex accounting matters

• Provide final review of sophisticated accounting deliverables

• Drive technical excellence and innovation in accounting processes

• Lead development of technical standards and methodologies within the team

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies

• Establish and maintain technical best practices

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, addressing queries and issues

• Guide technical development of team members through specific training, coaching and feedback

• Function as primary technical expert for complex accounting areas including consolidation and statutory reporting

Tasks:

• Review complex deliverables

• Address and resolve complex technical accounting queries independently

• Lead implementation of new technologies or processes

• Manage team deliverables through regular meetings and feedback

• Train and coach Accountants 1-3, Senior Accountants, and new team members

• Monitor Quality KPI for team deliverables

• Attend to cluster queries

• Review complex financial statements and reports

• Implement process improvements within the team

• Contribute to employee performance evaluations as asked by Manager

• Monitor quality standards and compliance requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs
 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognize the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.

ABOUT YOU 

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred)
• Advanced certifications or training in specialized areas (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, Taxation) are an asset

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, 4 years of which are in corporate accounting
• Expertise in complex accounting matters including consolidation and foreign currency transactions
• Strong background in developing technical standards and process improvements

Skills and Key Behaviours: 

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Deep subject matter expertise in complex accounting areas, including consolidation, foreign currency transactions, and advanced revenue recognition scenarios
• Authority in reviewing and approving high-level accounting deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Advanced knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and statutory requirements
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of technical standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Skilled in driving process innovation and efficiency within the accounting team
• Ability to provide authoritative guidance and resolve complex technical queries independently
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders and addressing technical issues
• High attention to detail, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy of complex deliverables
• Problem-solving mindset, able to resolve complex accounting and technical challenges
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
• Collaborative, with a willingness to share knowledge and support team members in their professional development
• Constantly strives for continuous improvement, both personally and within the team
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high technical standards and compliance requirement

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.