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CASS Accountant jobs

Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting experienced CASS Accountants who manage compliance with the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) regulations, ensuring firms adhere to financial conduct rules related to client money and assets. CASS Accountants play a critical role in safeguarding client funds and maintaining regulatory compliance within financial services and professional firms.

Typical responsibilities for CASS Accountants include:

  • Managing and monitoring client money and assets in accordance with FCA CASS regulations

  • Preparing detailed CASS reconciliations and reports for regulatory submissions

  • Liaising with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies

  • Supporting audits and regulatory reviews related to client asset safeguarding

  • Maintaining accurate records of client accounts and transactions

  • Implementing and reviewing controls and processes to meet CASS requirements

  • Using accounting and compliance software to maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy

  • Keeping up to date with regulatory changes and advising finance teams on compliance best practices

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  • Finance Manager

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    London

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    £65000 - £80000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    West London

    Permanent

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  • Senior Payments Analyst

    £45000 - £50000 per annum + Hybrid + Benefits

    City of London

    Permanent

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  • Human Resources Business Partner

    £220 - £225 per day + Hybrid

    City of London

    Contract

    A London-based international bank is seeking a HR Business Partner to join their small, collaborative team on an initial short term contract. This is a hands-on, generalist role that covers the full employee lifecycle - from payroll and recruitment to compliance reporting, SMCR and employee relations. Contract Type: 3month Contract - Could extend Rate: £220-225 per day 📍 Location: City of London (Hybrid Working) 💼 Industry: Financial Services / Banking Essential Experience Required: SMCR experience Payroll Processing & Reward Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Regulatory & Compliance HR Governance & Policy Employee Relations & Support ****Must be able to start at short notice****

  • Principal Alternative Asset Management

    £80000 - £95000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    West London

    Permanent

    A global investment firm is expanding its footprint in the Alternative Asset Management space and currently seek a strategic operator to join a high-impact team driving innovation and growth across EMEA and APAC This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of private wealth investment solutions - from designing and launching cutting-edge private asset funds to building strategic partnerships with leading global institutions We are keen to speak with Alternative Asset Management (AAM) professionals to lead critical initiatives across product development, operational build-out, and platform strategy. This role blends entrepreneurial energy with cross-functional leadership in a rapidly evolving segment of the asset management industry. Key Focus Areas: Spearheading new fund and platform launches Leading complex, cross-functional projects with internal teams and external partners Driving go-to-market strategies for private equity and debt offerings Supporting strategic partnerships and fund distribution via digital platforms Financial planning, regulatory coordination, and operational oversight Essential Experience 7-10 years of experience in asset management, investment banking, or strategy consulting Experience in the iCapital platform would be highly desirable Proven ability to lead projects and drive initiatives across global teams Strong commercial instincts and a passion for business building Familiarity with fund operations or structuring is a plus Comfort navigating complexity in a high-growth, high-autonomy environment If you're motivated by impact, innovation, and the opportunity to work on the next frontier of investment solutions, please get in touch

  • Head of Legal & Compliance

    £145000 - £150000 per annum + bonus, benefits, hybrid working

    City of London

    Permanent

    We have been mandated by an Asian global bank to identify an experienced SMF16/17 to head up their Legal and Compliance department. Duties & Responsibilities of a Head of Legal & Compliance The successful candidate will provide full regulatory and legal oversight, manage a team, analyse the commercial impact of new regulations, update policies and procedures, develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Programme, review legal contracts and agreements and provide advice and guidance to both internal stakeholders and external counsel. Attributes & Experience needed to be a Head of Legal & Compliance You will have a minimum of 8 years' experience ideally gained from a retail or commercial banking background. Salary £150K plus bonus and benefits and hybrid working. North London location.

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