Investment Accountant Job at USS (Liverpool)

Investment Accountant

USS

Location:
United Kingdom , Liverpool

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

In your role as Investment Accountant, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to own end-to-end financial reporting for a portfolio of SPVs - delivering management accounts, valuations support and year-end statutory accounts through to audit and board approval. You'll apply technical accounting judgement to complex structures and transactions, working closely with auditors and stakeholders across finance, tax, governance and investment operations to resolve issues, strengthen controls and improve reporting.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and maintain management accounts for multiple SPVs in accordance with FRS 102 and relevant statutory requirements
Prepare annual financial statements and supporting schedules for SPVs, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting standards
Ensure compliance with internal policies, and statutory requirements specific to SPVs
Take ownership of SPV audit delivery, coordinating with external auditors, tax, governance and legal teams, and responding to audit requests on a timely basis
Proactively identify accounting judgements, risks or issues impacting SPV reporting or audit delivery, and work with the Financial Reporting Manager to resolve them
Present financial statements and key accounting matters clearly and confidently at SPV board meetings to support directors' understanding and approval
Monitor SPV cash flows, distributions and debt servicing obligations, supporting investment operations teams with accurate and timely financial information
Completion of the monthly valuations template to report accurate financial positions, in support of the valuations process performed by the separate FinVal team
Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances and loan positions between SPVs and the Scheme
Support the maintenance of strong financial controls over SPV accounting processes and contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to SPVs
Support the production and year end delivery of the Scheme Annual Report & Accounts (ARA) and Corporate financial statements
Assist with the preparation, verification and review of working papers, disclosures and supporting analysis for Scheme and Corporate reporting
Ensure outputs are accurate, well evidenced and compliant with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Work collaboratively with the Financial Reporting Manager and wider team to meet statutory and internal deadlines
Contribute to ad hoc technical accounting projects, applying accounting knowledge to support business decision making and resolve reporting or structural issues
Assess the accounting implications of transactions, structures or initiatives, identifying risks and presenting clear, well reasoned options and recommendations.

Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
Financial reporting experience essential
Experience in financial services (preferably pensions) and/or investment related reporting, including SPV or subsidiary structures, or equivalent experience overseeing reporting for multiple legal entities.

What we offer:

Great starting salary
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day's to support the communities where you work and live
Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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