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Job Description:
Do you have a background in accounting with a solid understanding of the production of statutory accounts? Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to join their Glasgow team on an initial 6 month fixed-term contract.
In this broad role, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting prompt and precise reviews of year-end and half-year financial statements, coordinating with auditors and various operational teams, and reviewing monthly board reports (management accounts) for Investment Trust clients.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Accounting experience and/or Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification
IOC or equivalent professional qualification - if not already completed would be expected to study towards
Sound technical experience in preparation and review of statutory accounts
Solid understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
Experience working in the Financial Services Sector
Advanced numerical skills and accounting knowledge
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of UK/Lux GAAP, IFRS, and SORP for Authorised Funds desirable
Core Responsibilities:
Review of IFRS10 reporting, actual distribution rates, closed funds balance sheets, revenue forecasts, performance and management fees
Review of year end and half year financial accounts
Review of net asset values reported to Association of Investment Companies (AIC) and Stock Exchange
Meet client KPI's and service delivery commitments
Review of returns to HM Revenue & Customs and Office for National Statistics (e.g.
quarterly VAT, National Statistics returns)
Review of monthly board papers (management accounts)
Timely completion of internal team management information
Oversight of receipts and payments and maintenance of accounting records
Assess team processes to improve efficiency, control and to reduce risk
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16043
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-04-01 15:14:19
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We are currently seeking a Cash Management Advisor, whether you're eager to kick-start your career or an experienced professional ready to take on a new challenge.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to begin your journey or to further develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
This role is initially on a 9 month maternity contract.
Role Overview
As the Cash Management Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the sales and customer service teams with credit control and account management.
Your responsibilities as part of a team will include:
Reviewing new account applications
Reconciling customer/supplier accounts
Managing relationships to resolve account queries
Communicating via email & telephone
Assisting with departmental tasks
Participating in ledger reviews
Credit Control
Managing sales ledger accounts
Chasing, reconciling, and allocating customer accounts
Placing and releasing accounts on hold
Raising credits and processing refunds
Managing various payment transactions
Purchase Ledger
Uploading invoices into SAP
Reconciling supplier statements
Managing payment runs
Managing petty cash and cheque payments
Chasing internal invoice approvals
Expenses
Managing staff cost centre data
Creating new users
Approving business expenses
Resolving expense-related issues
Skills and Attributes Required
Strong attention to detail
Good numerical skills
Ability to work effectively in a team
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel
Excellent communication skills
Sage, SAP knowledge is an advantage
What's in it for You
If you are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you! No prior experience is necessary for candidates with the right drive, as full training will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.
The starting salary offered is £24,750.
The hours are a 37.5 hours a week, 8:30 - 17:00 pm Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch, there are hybrid options.
You will receive 26 days holidays, plus bank holidays, progression opportunities, volunteer days, pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!
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Type: Permanent Location: Banbury, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £24750 per annum + excellent benefits
Posted: 2025-03-28 13:46:03
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Underwater Signal Research Scientist - Staffordshire - On-SiteRole overview We are looking for a confident communicator to join a large tech business operating on the global stage, within this role you will join a small team of professionals developing solutions to bespoke problems and analysing complex underwater datasets with a view to influencing the development next generation ship profiles, and ship systems.Day-To-Day Role Responsibilities Within this role you will be working on a variety of modelling, scientific and programming tasks across the following areas:
Magnetic, Electronic, and Electromagnetic modelling and field propagation in conductive and non-conductive media
Finite Element Analysis and Boundary Element Analysis
Underwater Analysis of electromagnetic, acoustic, pressure, and seismic signatures
Numerical and Optimisation Methods
Modern Control Theory
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
Hold a degree, Masters, or PhD in Physics, Maths or a related area
Strong background with C++ programming
Experience with some of the following:
Electromagnetic Modelling
Vector Fields Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
COMSOL Multiphysics
MATLAB or Simulink
Confidence writing reports and briefs
Confident communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Occasional travel to alternate sites
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Type: Permanent Location: Staffordshire, England
Salary / Rate: Bonus
Posted: 2025-03-06 10:30:40
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Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services firm based in Glasgow, is currently seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join their Fund Services team on a fixed term contract until June 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong awareness of trade lifecycle, NAV production and oversight and general fund accounting principles.
Skills/Experience:
Strong awareness of trade lifecycle, NAV production and oversight and general fund accounting principles.
Solid numerical and analytical skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Time management and planning skills.
Responsible, reliable and accountable.
Engaging and communicative.
Flexible approach to work.
Strong team player.
Core Responsibilities:
Meet client KPI's and service delivery commitments.
Complete the initial review of assigned team deliverables and timely escalation for support with more complex reviews and/or resolution of issues.
Timely completion of internal team management information for review by assistant manager/manager of the team.
Day to day production contact with Clients, Auditors, Trustees, Custodians and other departments.
Ensure understanding and compliance with client SLAs and internal delivery deadlines.
Support response to client queries with escalation on more complex queries/issues.
Assess team processes to improve efficiency, control and to reduce risk.
Support management in ensuring all significant activities are documented within procedures, kept up-to-date and recorded on the procedure database.
Support management in ensuring all checklists utilised in review and sign off clearly document controls and are kept up to date.
Timely escalation of any issues to Assistant Manager.
Corrective and preventative action if deadlines/quality standards are at risk.
Maintaining training and continuing competency (T&C).
Contribute to department projects as agreed with management team.
Support senior colleagues and change specialists to complete client and internal change activity as required ensuring no detrimental impact to client service delivery.
Support a culture of continuous improvement by assessing team processes and controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk where possible.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16026
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-03-05 12:01:51
