Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role

title:

Technical Management Accountant

Reports

to:

Senior Technical Accounting Manager / Financial Reporting Manager

Location: Reading (hybrid)

Hours

of

work: 35

hours

each

week

SMCR Function: This is a Conduct Role

Purpose of role

The statutory and financial reporting requirements for the Ascot Lloyd group are becoming ever more complex, both in the expanding size of the corporate structure and the impact of IFRS accounting standards.


As Ascot Lloyd continues to be on the acquisition trail, this role is required to work with the Senior Technical Accounting Manager and the Head of Financial Reporting to assist with all aspects of the Group's technical accounting, acquisitions, and external and regulatory financial reporting, and be one of the key points of contact during the external audit process.

Key Responsibilities

Production and reporting of monthly management accounts for designated cost centres, accounts and entities, particularly new acquisitions pre hive-up and deferred consideration accounting including forecasting Supporting consolidation process, statutory accounting and other group reporting Providing key data for corporation tax reporting and accounting for taxation Full involvement in the external audit process, including participating in discussions with auditors and other advisors and anticipating/resolving queries arising Assisting with financial and tax due diligence on potential acquisitions and review of completion accounts Production of regulated reporting returns for regulated entities within the group Assisting with integrating the finance functions of acquired companies, company hive ups and simplification of group structures. Assisting with identifying, documenting and implementing opportunities for process improvements within the finance team's systems and controls

SM&CR Responsibilities

As an FCA regulated Company, Ascot Lloyd are required to adhere to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), to develop a culture where employees take personal responsibility for their own actions.

Individual Conduct Rules

You must act with integrity

You must act with due care, skill and diligence

You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators

You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

You must observe proper standards of market conduct

You must act to deliver good outcomes for clients

Experience / Skills Required

ACA qualified with reputable firm Strong technical knowledge of IFRS Knowledge and experience of UK reporting requirements Experience of consolidations and acquisitions accounting Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Strong analytical and report writing skills. Good skills in Microsoft Office and other applications - strong Microsoft Excel skills including experience PowerQuery would be especially beneficial but not essential Ability and willingness to work with areas of the business outside of finance at all levels to achieve desired outcomes Confidence and ability to support own views with evidence, and a willingness to challenge senior colleagues appropriately if required Ability to navigate differing requirements and priorities within the team to achieve desired results * Discretion and confidentiality