Location
London

Hours
Hybrid working environment with flexible arrangements

Salary
Competitive compensation with potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award based on company, department, team, and individual performance

About the Role
Join Janus Henderson and be part of a team dedicated to investing in a brighter future together. As an Investment Trust Accounting Senior Specialist, you will assist the financial reporting senior manager with oversight of regular financial reporting for our investment trust and hedge fund ranges. Your responsibilities will include oversight of financial board papers presented to the investment trust boards, statutory annual and six-monthly accounts prepared by third-party administrators, and collaboration with internal teams providing financial reporting services. You will liaise with auditors throughout the audit process, manage ad hoc financial queries and reporting requests, support the wider investment trust and hedge fund teams, present financial reports to boards, and contribute to launch, closure, and corporate transaction projects. Additional duties will be assigned as needed.

Janus Henderson offers a supportive and inclusive environment with generous holiday policies, excellent health and wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub, paid volunteer time, professional development support including tuition and qualification reimbursement, parental leave benefits, family services, employee networking and social events, and a lunch allowance for use in the subsidized onsite canteen. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations and flexible working requests are welcomed.

Experience
Strong accounting knowledge of Investment Trust reporting frameworks including AIC SORP, hedge fund accounts, UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP. Experience overseeing third-party providers is desirable.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders. Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to prioritise effectively and work independently while taking responsibility for tasks and actions. Enthusiastic, approachable, and collaborative team player. Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with Copilot and embedding AI within operating models.

Qualifications
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is preferred.

Additional Information
You will be expected to understand and comply with the regulatory obligations of the firm, including adherence to regulated entity requirements and Janus Henderson Investors policies applicable to your role. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity. Background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Employees must comply with the Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and disclosure requirements.