Financial Accountant
Apex Group Ltd
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
Summary of role:
The role is part of the Apex Finance team reporting to the Finance Manager.
This role acts as a support partner to entities in the UK supporting with month end reporting, intercompany, business support, working capital management and assist the UK Regional Financial Controller and as required.
The Role & Key Responsibilities:
- End to end accounting- P&L and balance sheet reconciliation, payroll reconciliation, journal entries and intercompany recharge
- Produce monthly management account- presenting variance analysis
- Accurate and timely month-end close, working to deadlines
- KPIs and budget analysis
- Supporting the annual budgeting & mid-year reforecasting processes.
- Control: assist with managing working capital, preparation of billing, reviewing WIP
- Business partnering and stakeholders management
- Assist with filing VAT submissions, tax and social security returns
- Regulatory FCA reporting: P/L, balance sheet, capital adequacy, liquidity etc.
- Support Audit requests
- Support the Regional Financial Controller & Finance Director with any additional ad hoc requirements and all requested information by set deadlines to drive the business forward
Skills Required:
- Preferable degree at HBO level (SPD / HEAO BE / BA / AC) or University.
- Accounting experience and qualifications
- Fluent English knowledge (written & conversational)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience in developing, consolidating and maintaining finance models
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions and make decisions
- Strong communication, influence and interpersonal skills including the ability to set up solid cross-functional partnerships
- Organised and accurate in working methodologies. with an eye for the detail and ability to work in a cross functional stakeholder environment
- Team worker and willing to pick up other duties to assist in a small finance team
What you will get in return:
- A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.