Accountant I

About Federated Hermes:

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active,responsible investment management, with $845.7 billion in assets undermanagement, as of August 1st, 2025. We deliver investment solutions that helpinvestors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income,alternative/private markets, multi-asset, and liquidity management strategiesto more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.

Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees inLondon, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visitFederatedHermes.com

Main Function of the role:

This role offers an opportunity to develop strong foundational skills in treasury operations and financial management within a global finance team. This role will support daily cash and liquidity management, banking operations, and financial controls, while gaining exposure to broader finance processes and projects. The role involves adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards.

Key task and responsibilities:

Cash & Liquidity Management

. Monitor daily cash positions and assist in preparing cash flow forecasts.

. Support liquidity management to ensure compliance with internal limits.

Banking Operations

. Process and review payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to controls.

. Maintain and update bank mandates, standing instructions, and account documentation.

Reconciliations& Reporting

. Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies.

. Investigate and resolve unidentified transactions promptly.

Financial Controls & Compliance

. Ensure compliance with internal policies, client money rules, and regulatory requirements.

. Support SOX control documentation, testing, and evidence gathering.

. Assist with internal and external audits for treasury-related processes.

Projects & Process Improvement

. Participate in initiatives to enhance treasury processes and automation.

. Contribute ideas for improving efficiency, accuracy, and control within treasury operations.

. Collaborate with finance teams on system enhancements and continuous improvement projects.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience in journal entry preparation and treasury operational activities.
• Relevant experience in the asset management or financial services industry, with exposure to multi-entity and multi‑currency operations.
• Actively pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)

Candidate Profile:

. Must be proficient on Excel and Word

. Numerate

. Deadline-focused and reliable

. Accurate with high attention to detail

. Able to work calmly and accurately under pressure

. Able to work effectively in a team environment

. Able to quickly assimilate new information/requirements

. Organised and methodical in approach to work, with the ability to prioritise effectively

. Sound communication skills (written and oral) with the confidence to deal with the investment team and suppliers

. Good interpersonal skills

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working

We believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.

We understand that applicants may have different needs and expectations related to their working arrangements and are committed to a discussion on flexible working. Please raise these with your Recruitment contact to discuss what type of arrangements can work for you and the role for which you are applying.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as women and/or are from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

If you would benefit from alternative methods of applying or for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please also let us know by contacting Faye Pearson at [Confidential Information] or +44 207 702 0888 to discuss the support you need.