Associate, UK Investment Trust, Financial Reporting

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of UK Investment Trust, Financial Reporting to join our Financial Reporting team. This role is located in Manchester, UK.

Role Summary:

UK Investment Trust Financial Reporting team, you will coordinate the preparation and delivery of client financial reporting packs and Board materials, provide and ensure timely, accurate reporting in line with client SLAs and regulatory deadlines. You will manage query resolution, help maintain effective controls, and contribute to process improvements that enhance data integrity and team efficiency.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Prepares client financial reporting packs on a monthly/quarterly basis in accordance with regulatory deadlines and client SLAs.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules and information in relation to client board meetings ensuring timely and accurate delivery to agreed timetables and SLA standards
• Provide technical support for the NAV calculation and fund accounting processing functions
• Ensure effective recording and resolution of external / internal queries
• Be aware of the risks of team operations and deliverables and assist in their management ensuring required controls maintained and compliance with procedures
• Maintains records relating to assigned entities of the highest complexity in accordance with department policies and procedures and the applicable Corporate and any applicable regulatory standards. Develops processes to improve record management to maintain information and data needed for reports, improving team efficiency.
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To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional accounting qualification advantageous, preferably ACA / ACCA
• 3–5 years total work experience preferred, ideally within financial services and/or fund accounting.
• Experienced accountant with sound double-entry and financial accounting knowledge relevant to UK Investment Trusts (e.g., UK GAAP and AIC SORP).
• Experience in financial reporting for UK Investment Trusts or equivalent vehicles (preferable).
• Strong IT proficiency with excellent Microsoft Excel skills (advanced functions, reconciliations, data validation, pivot tables); interest in process improvement and automation.
• Experience using financial reporting platforms such as Confluence Unity and/or DFIN Arc Reporting to prepare, review, and publish accurate financial reporting. [preferable]

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