Finance Manager85k-90k12 months FTC to permLondon (4 days in the office, 1 from home)Must start within 2 weeksHalliday Marx have partnered with a well-established investment firm with a strong reputation in the market, operating across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions. The business has a collaborative, high-performing finance team and offers exposure to senior stakeholders and complex financial reporting.ResponsibilitiesSupport the preparation of quarterly financial reporting and management accountsAssist with book-keeping of all general ledger transactions in our Xero accounting systemPrepare journals, accruals, and prepayments and run a strong quarter-end close process Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with the preparation/review of year-end financial statementsWork efficiently with external auditors during annual audits to swiftly clear down audit requestsAssist with cash flow monitoring and ensure appropriate liquidity levels are maintainedSupport with preparation of regulatory reporting across all jurisdictions (FCA, DFSA, CCAF or similar)Involvement in capital adequacy monitoringAssistance in the preparation of or review of VAT returnsDrive process improvements and assist with building a robust internal control environmentProvide ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by stakeholders across the businessCollaborate with investment, operations, and compliance teams as requiredAssist with training and coaching junior team members in order to sha