Accounting Manager

Apex Group is a leading fund administration and middle office solutions provider.

Location:

Reading

Reporting Lines:
Senior Manager

• Deliver a coordinated service to a portfolio of clients.
• Manage service delivery on accounting/financial matters (i.e., outsourced CFO/FC).
• Own accounting output.
• Manage resource requirements within the team through business cycle.
• Manage workflow of the team on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain a high standard of service and good client relations.
• Coordinate service delivery with other disciplines including offshore teams in India and Mauritius.
• Manage the effectiveness of accounting technical resources.
• Manage team billing.

• Qualified Accountant, preferably ACA or ACCA.
• Commercially astute to spot revenue generation opportunities in client interactions.
• Experience in preparation of Financial Statements (UK GAAP / IFRS).
• Audit experience.
• Preparation and review of management accounts.
• Business risk aware.
• Client service oriented.
• Strong people and team management skills, especially to develop people by motivating and coaching.
• Capable of managing a small team.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Good presentation skills.
• Willingness to build relationships and influence positively at all levels.
• Ability to use own initiative and identify issues and opportunities.
• Active role in disseminating information, both technical and client-related, to other team members to increase awareness.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding global business and grow with the business.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business.
• Working directly with an external client portfolio, maintaining client relationships.
• The ability to apply all technical knowledge to practical scenarios.
• Opportunity to manage a team and develop people management.