Investment Trust Accounting Senior Specialist

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. 

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity 

You will assist the financial reporting senior manager with oversight of the regular financial reporting for our investment trust and hedge fund range, including:

• Oversight of financial board papers presented to the investment trust boards
• Oversight of the statutory annual and six-monthly accounts prepared by the third-party administrators (TPAs) for the investment trust and hedge fund ranges
• Working with other teams within JHI that provide services to the fund ranges in respect of financial reporting matters
• Liaising with the auditors throughout the audit process
• Dealing with any ad hoc financial queries and financial reporting requests;
• Providing support to the wider investment trust and hedge fund teams
• Presenting financial reports to the investment trust and hedge fund boards
• Support launch/closure and corporate transaction projects for the fund ranges
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Accounting knowledge of Investment Trust reporting framework, including the AIC SORP, hedge fund accounts, UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish good working relationships with Stakeholders
• Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Enthusiastic, approachable and able to work well across team
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility of tasks and actions
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work with Copilot and embrace opportunities to embed AI within operating models

Nice to have skills

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Experience of role overseeing third party provider

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. 

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [email protected]

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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. 

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.