This role is critical in the ongoing transition to an in-house finance function and will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the group’s entities. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will provide leadership, oversight, and technical expertise to strengthen the financial governance framework.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
Lead and manage the Corporate and Fund Accountants, ensuring delivery of daily, monthly, and quarterly activities.
Serve as the escalation point for complex accounting and reconciliation matters.
Mentor and develop finance staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Accounting & Financial Reporting
Oversee the end-to-end accounting cycle including general ledger maintenance, quarter/month-end close, and annual statutory accounts.
Ensure timely preparation of financial statements (corporate and fund level) in accordance with IFRS or local GAAP as applicable.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and internal control documentation prepared by the accounting team.
Ensure high-level control environment, including cost control and budgeting, variance analysis, cost optimisation and FP&A Audit, Tax & Compliance
Coordinate and manage the year-end audit process and relationships with external auditors.
Liaise with the Head of Tax to support corporate and fund-level tax compliance, documentation, and reporting.
Ensure proper accounting treatment and documentation of fund structures, intercompany relationships, and investment transactions. Process Development & Systems
Drive continuous improvement and automation of accounting processes using ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, Continia, and Allvue).
Lead implementation and optimization of new accounting systems or enhancements to support business scale.
Maintain and enforce internal financial controls and compliance procedures across entities. Corporate & Portfolio Collaboration
Support Finance Director in oversight and planning for the managed entities.
Assist with board reporting packages, portfolio-level financial analysis, and ad hoc finance projects including due diligence and investment structuring.
Act as secondary point of contact for banks, fund administrators, and advisors where relevant. Initial Focus Areas
Finalize implementation of internal accounting functions previously handled by external providers.
Standardize reporting processes and close timelines across corporate and fund entities.
Introduce documentation and policies covering intercompany transactions, fund flows, and reconciliations.
Establish a robust compliance calendar for audits, filings, and board deliverables. Candidate Profile
Experience & Qualifications
6-10 years’ experience in accounting, financial control, or audit with exposure to fund structures or private equity environments.
Relevant degree, ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
Prior experience in and leadership of small finance teams preferred.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, consolidation principles, and internal controls.
Proven track record of system implementation or process optimization. Technical & Soft Skills
Strong Excel and ERP systems knowledge (Business Central, Continia, and Allvue).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working cross-functionally and across cultures.
Fluent in English; additional languages advantageous. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.