New Issuance - Primary Market Settlement Specialist

Accountability

• This role is a key leadership role of the Finance team and reports directly into the Director of Finance and has line management responsibility for several members of staff.
• As a senior leader, contribute to management of the finance team. Development and training, system development, process improvement, risk management and attendance at board and committee meetings as required.
• This role is expected to provide effective leadership and development of the Pension Scheme team, ensuring all team members are appropriately managed to deliver to objectives and BAU requirements and receive development opportunities.
• The role should lead the team in providing an effective and efficient scheme accounts function, ensuring best practices are followed and that a culture of constant improvement is embedded within the team.
• Lead the team to ensure that all transactions relevant to the business’s pension scheme are recorded in the ledger on a timely basis, are understood, are reconciled and that reporting of these numbers is accurate, timely and relevant. Challenge and develop the team to analyse and question the numbers so that anomalies are identified and resolved.
• Accountable for ensuring strong financial controls and governance is in place
• Lead the team to ensure that the Scheme accounts function has the capacity and capability to deliver a quality Scheme Accounts function to the business both now and into the future. Forward planning, including succession planning, is of vital importance to this role, especially as the investment department increase the complexity of their investment strategy.
• The role is accountable for the research and consideration of accounting implications of new investment types, applicable regulations and leading the Scheme Accounts team in implementing any changes.
• Provide informed and robust challenge to the fund accounting team to ensure that data flows from the Scheme Administrator and Fund Accountant/Custodian are timely and accurate
• Accountable for the running of the general account, ensuring that any payments made out of the general account are correctly authorised and controlled and that any monies due back into the general account are received and reconciled.
• Accountable for the design of the service requirement of the General Ledger, Payments, Cash and Banking and Charges for the new scheme admin contract. Including consideration of likely future requirements of the scheme and ensure that

Deliverables

• Service delivery specification for the design of the General Ledger, Payments, Cash and Banking and Charges for the new scheme admin contract to enable the service to be built, tested and assured.
• A high quality, unqualified Scheme ARA, following all relevant legislation, including SORP. Main point of contact for the Scheme Auditors.
• Control the content, format and accounting policies for the business and any other relevant subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with all applicable SORPs and accounting standards. Agree the format, content and accounting policies with the external auditors and with the Audit Committee.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting, briefings and materials for additional requirements in relation to the SARA as needed by various stakeholders such as ExCo.
• Owner of the business Corporation tax policy.
• Consider and evaluate avenues for reclamation, or minimisation, of tax and VAT in conjunction with the tax adviser. Make recommendations to the FD as to which avenues should be pursued.
• Supervise day to day investment tax matters that are not covered by the custodian to ensure efficient management of tax affairs.
• Be the trusted expert for tax, ensuring stakeholder requirements are understood and delivered.
• Development and delivery of a monthly SORP compliant Scheme reporting pack to the Director of Fund Accounting and the Finance Director for approval. Highlight any control or reconciliation issues, establishing the action needed to resolve them.
• Ensure that monthly accounts are understood, and that all transactions are accounted for in line with accounting policies and best practice. Query and challenge any information that looks unusual documenting any explanations and analysis to aid stakeholder review.
• Ensure quarterly Group VAT returns are submitted on time and are accurate

Role Requirements
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Fully accountancy qualification is required (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
• a self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative
• Someone who can quickly gain trust and be credible with internal senior managers, auditors and department officials and industry professionals is essential
• flexibility to work with in a dynamic and reactive environment
• Significant post qualification accounting experience
• Experience of leading an accounting or finance function
• Previous experience of working for a pension scheme, in the investment industry or for a third party administrator would be helpful
• Experience of working with financial models using advanced level MS Excel
• A basic understanding of pension scheme controls and processes
• Experience of designing and implementing financial processes and controls

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Role Purpose
To oversee and drive the group financial reporting control. This will include all statutory filings as well as board reporting. It will include global taxation compliance and external audits for the whole Group. Including, but not limited to, ad-hoc project work and analysis, system enhancements and month end processes. The role will report direct to the Finance Director and have frequent exposure to the CFO, other C-Suite members, and professional advisors. The successful candidate will have a strong appetite for improving processes and delivering accurate, high-quality information to the Finance Director and CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of accurate, timely Profit & Loss Account & Balance sheets with fully
  reconciled month end files and board operating report
• Responsibility for improving finance processes and reporting efficiency across the group,
  including international taxation matters and structure work
• Lead cash management processes (A/R and currency balances) to maintain strong cash
  conversion
• Drive automation and efficiency within financial reporting of group, acting quickly to improve
  manual processes

• Work to develop the Financial Accountant and Assistant Accountant and to take the lead on automation projects to improve finance function efficiency
• Overseeing overall billing system, driving change request system & using/improving automated CTN system to improve efficiency.
• Oversee the credit control process and work with accountants to provide quality automated weekly reports & continuously drive debtor day reduction and cash conversion
• Drive continued improvement to key finance related KPIs, including debtor days & use of automated credit control & monitor of group cash balance & debt covenants
• Maintaining & overseeing key reconciliations including but not limited to accruals, deferred revenue and prepayment/amortized expense schedules
• Oversee concur integration and work with accountants to further enhance integration efficiency and automated reporting
• Increase NetSuite automated reporting by working with team members and external consultants
• Manage integration of banking systems into NetSuite to create feeds and automated entries across all accounts, facilitating weekly bank reconciliations and cash conversion reporting
• Full ownership of accounts preparation & annual statutory audit process, including tax
  reporting of the group & ensuring deadlines are met across the subsidiaries.
• Involvement in annual budget process including facilitating cost centre budget papers delivery
• Document/enhance accounting processes & controls, considering where improvements &
  automation efficiencies can be achieved
• Provide accounting information to outsourced accounting firms to prepare local tax returns
  for foreign subsidiaries
• Take ownership of all financial reporting and tax filings globally, including consistent filing
  deadline monitoring
• Oversees compliance work for existing and new subsidiaries rollout
• Ensure the delivery of timely accurate MI to cost centre owners and provide business
  partnering in relation to resource allocations with regards to impact on full year departmental spend
  Financial planning & Analysis

Skillset & Person Specification

• Qualified Accountant with industry experience (ACA, ACCA, etc)
• Good working knowlesge of Excel
• Experience of cost centre and multi-product accounting
• A motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with strong work ethic
• A desire to own and manage the technical accounting requirements of the business
• Good team player who is looking to develop quickly but needs to be self-sufficient
• Articulate and able to communicate well in written and spoken English
• Needs to enjoy a demanding, fast paced and changing working environment
• Gravitas and presence are required in dealing with internal and external stakeholders

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Role Purpose
To oversee and drive the group financial reporting control. This will include all statutory filings as well as board reporting. It will include global taxation compliance and external audits for the whole Group. Including, but not limited to, ad-hoc project work and analysis, system enhancements and month end processes. The role will report direct to the Finance Director and have frequent exposure to the CFO, other C-Suite members, and professional advisors. The successful candidate will have a strong appetite for improving processes and delivering accurate, high-quality information to the Finance Director and CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of accurate, timely Profit & Loss Account & Balance sheets with fully
  reconciled month end files and board operating report
• Responsibility for improving finance processes and reporting efficiency across the group,
  including international taxation matters and structure work
• Lead cash management processes (A/R and currency balances) to maintain strong cash
  conversion
• Drive automation and efficiency within financial reporting of group, acting quickly to improve
  manual processes

• Work to develop the Financial Accountant and Assistant Accountant and to take the lead on automation projects to improve finance function efficiency
• Overseeing overall billing system, driving change request system & using/improving automated CTN system to improve efficiency.
• Oversee the credit control process and work with accountants to provide quality automated weekly reports & continuously drive debtor day reduction and cash conversion
• Drive continued improvement to key finance related KPIs, including debtor days & use of automated credit control & monitor of group cash balance & debt covenants
• Maintaining & overseeing key reconciliations including but not limited to accruals, deferred revenue and prepayment/amortized expense schedules
• Oversee concur integration and work with accountants to further enhance integration efficiency and automated reporting
• Increase NetSuite automated reporting by working with team members and external consultants
• Manage integration of banking systems into NetSuite to create feeds and automated entries across all accounts, facilitating weekly bank reconciliations and cash conversion reporting
• Full ownership of accounts preparation & annual statutory audit process, including tax
  reporting of the group & ensuring deadlines are met across the subsidiaries.
• Involvement in annual budget process including facilitating cost centre budget papers delivery
• Document/enhance accounting processes & controls, considering where improvements &
  automation efficiencies can be achieved
• Provide accounting information to outsourced accounting firms to prepare local tax returns
  for foreign subsidiaries
• Take ownership of all financial reporting and tax filings globally, including consistent filing
  deadline monitoring
• Oversees compliance work for existing and new subsidiaries rollout
• Ensure the delivery of timely accurate MI to cost centre owners and provide business
  partnering in relation to resource allocations with regards to impact on full year departmental spend
  Financial planning & Analysis

Skillset & Person Specification

• Qualified Accountant with industry experience (ACA, ACCA, etc)
• Good working knowlesge of Excel
• Experience of cost centre and multi-product accounting
• A motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with strong work ethic
• A desire to own and manage the technical accounting requirements of the business
• Good team player who is looking to develop quickly but needs to be self-sufficient
• Articulate and able to communicate well in written and spoken English
• Needs to enjoy a demanding, fast paced and changing working environment
• Gravitas and presence are required in dealing with internal and external stakeholders

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to join a specialist Accounting Advisory consultancy. From day 1, you will get hands-on experience from renowed experts in Accounting Advisory as well working closely with the businesses clients. Furthermore, this role will be working remotely and will have the opportunity to work on-site at some of their exciting clients. Due to the niche nature of our clients expertise, they are very much in demand by some of the worlds leading businesses so are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team and become an integral member of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Key member of the team delivering technical accounting support to our clients across a range of engagements including:
  o Implementing new accounting standards
  o Supporting clients in a hands on manner on accounting remediation projects
  o Advising clients on GAAP conversions
  o Developing accounting policies, procedures and controls
  o Post deal accounting support including clients adopting new GAAP

• Transaction accounting and setting up accounting processes post deal
• Supporting the firm’s significant growth objectives by helping to develop new market initiatives, propositions and offerings and being part of the team taking these out to clients
• Developing your network of contacts and clients to develop opportunities for the business to become their trusted advisor
• Ability to project manage engagements to meet deadlines and budgets

Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent overseas qualification
• Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm
• Working and practical knowledge of applying UK GAAP and IFRSs, preferably including IFRS 9, 15 and 16
• Previous experience as a manager providing clients a range of accounting advisory and consulting services
• Experience of business development and developing client relationships and networks
• Experience of reviewing statutory accounts and/ or managing audit services to large businesses

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Role

An opportunity to join the Finance Function as a Senior Financial Controller has arisen as a result of increased reporting requirements and significant internal projects. Working in a team, your role will include over-seeing the financial control, management and regulatory reporting.
Responsible for the delivery of all financial aspects to enable the business to formulate appropriate strategies to achieve the corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and co-ordinate the formulation of the business plans/budgets and monitor progress towards their achievement, drawing attention to important trends, and to opportunities to maximise earnings and to minimise risk
• On a day to day basis and at the operational level responsible for the quality and accuracy of the reports produced by the finance function in London. As necessary improve understanding of finance and accounting issues by other division heads and staff within the Bank
• Develop financial data and reports for business management in the form and at the frequency required by the Management committee/ALCO and assist the Head of Finance in reports required for the Head Office. Provide management information of a financial nature, and its interpretation for effective business decision making in the Bank to maximise return on business
• As a certified individual under the SMR, ensure required steps are taken to comply with the SMR and all regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the production of the regulatory returns including ensuring an appropriately detailed review of all regulatory returns are completed ahead of submission to CFO and/or externally.
• Lead the production of the statutory financial statements and annual accounts of the Bank and to ensure these are prepared in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with statutory requirements and IFRS
• Lead the preparation, update and maintenance of all policy and procedure manuals.
• In conjunction with other business managers and functional heads, ensure that adequate accounting and other records and internal controls in the finance areas are maintained
• Lead the production of all required documentation to support the SAO certification on an annual basis.
• Co-ordinate the external audit function of books and records, and statutory and regulatory financial statements.
• Assist the Head of Finance to Lead, motivate, and develop staff in the finance and accounting function

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting/finance discipline
• Experience working at a similar level, within accounting, banking or auditing fields with line management experience, preferably in the financial services sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products and database skills are highly desirable
• Highly competent in communicating orally and in producing written reports.
• An in depth knowledge of accounting standards and theory, and financial management principles and techniques, including planning, forecasting and budgeting, and the ability to apply them effectively in banking environment
• Knowledge of UK taxation and regulatory requirements ( CRR, CRD IV)
• Proficiency in making financial evaluations and judgments and an ability to present recommendations, both oral and written

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Role

An opportunity to join the Finance Function as a Senior Financial Controller has arisen as a result of increased reporting requirements and significant internal projects. Working in a team, your role will include over-seeing the financial control, management and regulatory reporting.
Responsible for the delivery of all financial aspects to enable the business to formulate appropriate strategies to achieve the corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and co-ordinate the formulation of the business plans/budgets and monitor progress towards their achievement, drawing attention to important trends, and to opportunities to maximise earnings and to minimise risk
• On a day to day basis and at the operational level responsible for the quality and accuracy of the reports produced by the finance function in London. As necessary improve understanding of finance and accounting issues by other division heads and staff within the Bank
• Develop financial data and reports for business management in the form and at the frequency required by the Management committee/ALCO and assist the Head of Finance in reports required for the Head Office. Provide management information of a financial nature, and its interpretation for effective business decision making in the Bank to maximise return on business
• As a certified individual under the SMR, ensure required steps are taken to comply with the SMR and all regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the production of the regulatory returns including ensuring an appropriately detailed review of all regulatory returns are completed ahead of submission to CFO and/or externally.
• Lead the production of the statutory financial statements and annual accounts of the Bank and to ensure these are prepared in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with statutory requirements and IFRS
• Lead the preparation, update and maintenance of all policy and procedure manuals.
• In conjunction with other business managers and functional heads, ensure that adequate accounting and other records and internal controls in the finance areas are maintained
• Lead the production of all required documentation to support the SAO certification on an annual basis.
• Co-ordinate the external audit function of books and records, and statutory and regulatory financial statements.
• Assist the Head of Finance to Lead, motivate, and develop staff in the finance and accounting function

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting/finance discipline
• Experience working at a similar level, within accounting, banking or auditing fields with line management experience, preferably in the financial services sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products and database skills are highly desirable
• Highly competent in communicating orally and in producing written reports.
• An in depth knowledge of accounting standards and theory, and financial management principles and techniques, including planning, forecasting and budgeting, and the ability to apply them effectively in banking environment
• Knowledge of UK taxation and regulatory requirements ( CRR, CRD IV)
• Proficiency in making financial evaluations and judgments and an ability to present recommendations, both oral and written

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.