Job Description
Financial Control & Reporting Analyst Salary £70,000 - £90,000 plus strong bonus and benefits 4 Days a week in the office Role Overview We are looking for a qualified accountant to join the Financial Control & Reporting team for one of our most exciting clients within the Multi-Strat Hedge Fund world. The successful candidate will ideally come from a Hedge Fund, Investment Manager, Asset Management or similar Financial Services business such as an Investment Bank. The successful candidate must have strong hands-on experience across financial control, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and technical accounting . As well as sound knowledge across financial regulations such as FRS 102 and IFRS This is a broad role offering exposure across Financial Control, Regulatory Reporting and Finance transformation, with significant interaction across the wider business. Key Responsibilities Support the month-end close for management company entities, including: Journal preparation and posting, Balance sheet reconciliations, Working papers and supporting schedules, Investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies, Maintain a strong financial control environment , ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information. Review financial statements prepared by third-party providers and complete detailed financial statement tie-outs . Research, document and implement new accounting standards and technical accounting requirements . Develop accounting policies for new transactions and business activities. Prepare monthly projections to monitor regulatory capital requirements. Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings. Work closely with external auditors, responding to queries and providing supporting documentation. Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls. Identify and deliver process improvements and automation across Finance. Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A, Compliance, Tax and Legal teams. Support the wider Finance function on ad hoc financial control and reporting requirements. Key Experience Required Candidates should have: 3+ years' accounting / financial control experience ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Strong Financial Control experience, ideally within: Hedge Funds, Investment Management / Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Investment Bank Strong hands-on experience with month-end close Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations Strong understanding of financial statements and financial reporting Knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS Experience working within a robust financial control environment Strong technical accounting knowledge High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work across Finance and the wider business Highly Desirable Previous experience within a Hedge Fund or Investment Manager Previous accountancy practice / audit experience Experience with regulatory capital reporting Experience working with third-party fund/accounting service providers Experience improving or automating Finance processes Exposure to AI tools or technology-led Finance transformation