Accountant 3, Corporate Accounting

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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.

Role

As an Accountant 3, Corporate Accounting, you will deliver end-to-end accounting services for a portfolio of clients across varying levels of complexity. You will prepare financial statements and related accounting deliverables while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. You will manage complex accounting processes and resolve technical accounting matters with minimal supervision. You will leverage your technical expertise to produce high-quality financial reports and support the delivery of exceptional client service. You will also identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to operational excellence across the function.

What you'll do

• You'll monitor and manage assigned mailboxes, coordinate accounting activities, and ensure timely completion of client deliverables and regulatory filing requirements.
• You'll post journal entries, perform bookkeeping and reconciliations, and prepare working schedules, working papers, periodic accounts, and financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• You'll independently compute tax and VAT obligations, respond to audit queries, and liaise directly with auditors to support audit and compliance requirements.
• You'll conduct thorough self-reviews, address reviewer feedback promptly, complete required checklists, and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across all deliverables.
• You'll resolve moderately complex accounting queries, collaborate with and support team members, escalate issues when necessary, and contribute to the effective delivery of business and client service objectives.

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
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise 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

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or have completed ACCA Level 2 or ACA, with at least 4 years of experience in Corporate Accounting.
• You demonstrate advanced technical expertise in accounting standards and financial reporting, with strong proficiency in preparing working papers, periodic accounts, and financial statements.
• You independently manage audit queries and maintain effective relationships with auditors, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, enabling you to manage complex deliverables and meet deadlines effectively.
• You are proactive, detail-oriented, and accountable, with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, continuous learning, process improvement, and delivering exceptional results.

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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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.