Financial Reporting Accountant

**About us**:
Hamilton Court FX is a boutique founded in 2011 in London and is now positioned among the fastest-growing companies in the sector. It has been ranked in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 as one of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales.
In 2020, motivated by a strong local growth in the United Kingdom, it took the decision to open a new office in Milan, comprising two regulated entities: a “Società d’Intermediazione Mobiliare” (SIM) and an “Istituto di Pagamento” (IdP), becoming the first licensed SIM to offer investment services related to the Foreign Exchange Market in Italy, where it’s now working to expand exponentially its presence. HCFX in Italy provides services for companies, as well as financial institutions, in need of managing their FX exposure. It allows small and medium-sized businesses to trade globally by eliminating boundaries related to traditional procedures.
Its core belief: “Teamwork makes the dream work”. HCFX takes the time to understand the needs of its clients and find out what’s right for them, before advising on the best course of action. Think of it as a working relationship where the Service Provider does the heavy lifting, while clients guide them along their way. HCFX builds its business around its people: diverse Teams of exceptional individuals who understand the challenges its customers face.

**About the role**

Hamilton Court FX SIM S.p.A., based in Italy, is a CONSOB regulated investment firm, pertaining to HCFX Group which parent is in London that is a FCA Regulated Currency Market Expert, offering Foreign Exchange, FX Options, and Bespoke structured products.
HCFX have a core belief that we can work together to understand the needs of our clients and find out what’s right for them before advising on the best course of action.

With reference to HCFX SIM, the investment firm based in Milan, driving the EU business of the Group, reporting to the Financial Controller (EU) as the Financial Reporting Accountant your main role will be working within the Finance team to take responsibility of the following key functions.

**This position is initially a 1 year fix term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role.**

**Both, freelancers as well as professionals seeking a permanent position are encouraged to apply.**

**Key responsibilities**:
As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for:

- Coordination and management of the external audits, being the point of contact and responsible for issue resolution during that time
- Preparing the interim and year-end financial reporting timetables, monitor progress and drive action to deliver against key milestones and ultimately completion of the annual report and accounts
- Preparation and review of working and technical accounting papers for external auditors
- Ownership of accounting processes and related accounts disclosures, for example, going concern and related parties
- On an ad-hoc basis, taking the lead on technical reporting issues, assessing the impact of new accounting requirements
- Offering significant contribution in production of ICARAP
- Ownership of regulatory Reporting to authorities
- Maintaining a detailed and up to date knowledge of all matters related to UK GAAP and IFRS and other relevant regulatory accounting requirements
- Carrying out investigations and such other duties as may be required including ad hoc project work
- Supporting the finance team in month end closing and financial analysis
- Driving continuous improvement and automation by designing and implementing new processes as well as internal controls to incorporate evolving business needs and reporting requirements
- Dealing with the finance team of the UK parent company in sending data for consolidation purposes.

**Essential experience & skills**:
We want to set you up for success and we believe these experiences and skills will help you thrive in this role:

- Accounting qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required in a relevant discipline
- Experience in producing statutory accounts (entity or consolidated) is required with IFRS
- Understanding of regulatory reporting or of tax computations would be advantageous but not essential
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a financial reporting environment, either within the accountancy profession or in industry. Financial services experience will be advantageous
- Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize own workload under pressure to tight deadlines; resilient and able to work on multiple deliverables simultaneously
- Excellent analytical skills and very high level of attention to detail
- Enjoy working in a team and an enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Fluent in English language.

HCFX is a lively place to work, and we combine an interesting role with competitive salary and great benefits, a full training program and continuous support from Ma