UK Accounting & Reporting

Job Description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds 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. Thats 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 well 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 Key duties and responsibilities Receipt of required data for the preparation of financial statements. Prepare and review financial statements for the UK Regulated funds adhering to the jurisdiction norms. Preparation of Financial statements of Hedge Funds, mainly in FRS/UK GAAP. Ensuring best practice are adopted and improving processes to gain efficiencies. Planning and organizing workload and helping prioritization of deliverable. Liaise with Auditors/Client/Trustees on any challenges which occur in reporting process. Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex service standards on an ongoing basis. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the funds specifications. Benchmarking of production reports to best practices. Defining the timeline of financial statements preparation with clients and auditors. Receipt of required data for the preparation of financial statements. Calculation of Mid and Bid price for Portfolio. Reconciliation of Units creations and cancellations. Oversee/calculate TER/OCF calculations. Oversee Offshore reportable income calculations. Oversee/calculate Distribution calculation process. Qualification and Experience Professional qualification, MBA (Finance), Bachelor of Commerce or any course specialized in accounting. Experience in Financial Reporting. Accounting and Reporting Industry. Experience with Hedge funds is strongly preferred. Should have knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, familiarity with financial markets & instruments. Experience of Financial Reporting in FRS/UK GAAP is preferred. Skills Required Highly proficient in MS Excel and MS Word Strong accounting knowledge Strong knowledge in capital market and derivatives Strong written and verbal communication skills Leadership skills DisclaimerUnsolicited 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.