Senior Accountant

Role Summary

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 4 years' experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation or from an audit background, ideally with some real estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified CA(SA), have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

As a key part of Altum's first line of defence, ensuring you follow relevant policies and procedures and highlight any unusual or suspicious matters in your client portfolio.

• Review/prepare all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for the allocated portfolio, including the preparation and review of monthly/quarterly management accounts, property and asset-level reporting, reconciliations, statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS 102), bank reporting, and ad-hoc client queries
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Liaise with the auditors to complete routine audit queries
• Review periodic bank reconciliations and supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on Allvue/ Efront/ Nav One/Yardi and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
• Assist with resolving queries from tax advisors on accounting entries
• Review/prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary
• Assist with the review and resolution of more complex accounting matters, escalating technical points to managers where appropriate.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff by reviewing their work and providing regular feedback to reduce rework in future cycles.
• Understanding that you are part of Altum's 'three lines of defence' risk model and following policies and procedures relevant to your client portfolio as needed
• Highlighting any unusual, unexpected or suspicious activity on your client portfolio

• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior;
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Support the delegation of work streams to junior accountants, and monitor progress and assist managers in removing blockers to ensure timely completion

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times.

• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers;
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company;
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures;
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets; and
• Ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team's management
• Consider regulatory issues at all times and report any concerns to management as appropriate

• Newly qualified ACCA, approaching completion of ACCA, or equivalent qualification
• Strong financial services experience (2-4 years)
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail