Financial reporting Manager - Private Credit funds

You will become a key part of an exciting team that provides high quality services to private credit funds. Private Credit is a rapidly growing asset class within the alternative assets fund industry and offers the opportunity to work on an interesting mix of deal structures which combine various types of direct lending with elements of equity and real estate. The services include completion of investment acquisitions and disposals, investor transactions, assisting in the arrangement of leverage and financing, coordination of board meetings, investor reporting and communications, financial reporting and client relationship management. The clients are high profile and actively fund raising and investing - providing a great opportunity to increase exposure to see all elements of a fund lifecycle, be involved in complex transactions and also to progress within the business.

• Act as the lead accountant for various fund structures within a team,
• Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures,
• Review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund structures incorporating investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries,
• Attend client board meetings and present quarterly financial information,
• Manage and review the completion of audit queries,
• Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality of service is provided to clients and external contacts,
• Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with foreign tax advisors,
• Supervise and assist in the training and development of staff,
• Arrange and manage the appraisal process for members of staff.

• At least 4 years of proven relevant experience, supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA),
• Sound technical financial services knowledge
• Computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills are essential,
• People management experience,
• Evidence of accounting responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship.