Financial Accountant

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working in partnership with a Glasgow based, PE business to appoint a Financial Accountant.

The company has a successful track record of structuring investments for tax efficiency and income, including managing a large VCT qualifying portfolio, and also provide direct access for professional clients to co-invest in a range of attractive private equity and property opportunities.

Reporting to the Head of Fund Accounting the individual will be responsible for;

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and financial and management reporting for listed Venture Capital Trusts and limited partnerships
• Managing the financial ledgers and accounting processes in relation to the funds and ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Performing regular bank and asset reconciliations
• Calculation of income and expense accruals
• Administration of loan drawdowns, investments and distributions
• Preparation of board papers, budgets, forecasts and revenue estimates on a quarterly basis
• Various ad hoc initiatives as directed by the Head of Fund Accounting/Finance Director
• Providing cross-cover for the other fund accountants when business needs dictate

Skills and Experience;

• Accounting qualification essential
• Previous financial control, financial accounting and management reporting experience essential
• Previous experience as a fund accountant is desirable but not necessary
• The candidate should be confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• They must be able to demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making, and a hands on approach
• Computer literate with strong excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles, previous experience of SAGE accounting package desirable
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management and adherence to deadlines

Benefits package:

• Salary £30-£40k depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus typically 10%
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Excellent holiday entitlement