Recruitment Director, Trust & Fiduciary Specialist with some Audit and Finance too - alistair@macrecruit.co.uk

A leading global firm in the Trust & Fiduciary space with a large presence in the UK is looking to add an experienced Finance Manager to their London office. This is such a unique & fascinating role that goes beyond purely accounting. You’ll play an integral part in the business growth, support a portfolio of clients as their UK Director and help the business as they continue to expand globally.

Their offices are in a fantastic part of London, they offer hybrid working and they have a truly excellent company culture.

Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple UK entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and reconciliations.
• Support the annual audit process and liaise directly with the firm's external auditors.
• Oversee VAT, corporate tax, and any other relevant financial & compliance filings.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned entities.

Directorship & Governance

• Act as independent director for a portfolio of UK companies.
• Ensure compliance with the UK Companies Act and ensure corporate governance best practices.
• Demonstrate management & control for United Kingdom tax residency purposes.
• Identify risks within the portfolio and implement any necessary mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the Business Development, compliance and wider finance function to support corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area such as Accounting, Finance, Economics etc.
• 3 years+ post qualification and with experience working in an finance function at a similar level.
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory and Fund governance requirements.
• Experience working with offshore fund structures is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrative understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the role.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

On offer:

• Excellent base salary
• Performance bonus
• Great benefits package
• Fantastic company culture - demonstrated by their impressive staff retention
• A genuinely varied role - something quite unique in the current market