Assistant Accountant (Exam Qual or Finalist)
- Employer
- Page Personnel
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000 per annum
- Closing date
- Oct 21, 2020
Job Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Private Equity firm in Central London as an Assistant Accountant. The role will encompass taking on a broad range of duties (management reporting, accountancy & audit) alongside senior members of the finance & accountancy team at an exciting time for a business that is growing both in the UK and internationally.
The candidate should be exam qualified (requiring time qualification) or Finalist.
Client Details
A private equity firm specialising in industrial investment (both portfolios and individual businesses). The firm has a great culture and would require a progressive yet personable candidate.
Description
Management reporting:
- for all head office companies, including processing journals to SAGE
- consolidation of head office company and trading business at month end, and investors
- preparation of covenant analysis, and management information pack and reports for
- Cash is a key focus and there is a weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting cycle
- Liaising with relevant teams within the business (Eg Legal, Operations, trading etc)
- Processing weekly payment runs
- Liaison with payroll agency, and review of payroll reports
Bookkeeping:
- posting of purchase invoices
- all bank postings and reconciliations
- Preparation of sales invoices - management fees, performance fees, intercompany recharges and other ad-hoc fee invoices
- Accounts receivable management
- Preparation of VAT returns, filing at HMRC
Year end audit: assisting in the year end audit process
Profile
Ideal candidate:
- Exam Qualified requiring time qualification or Finalist level (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
- 2-3 years+ practical experience similar to the above in a broad accountancy role
- Strong educational background: degree educated (2:1 and above) in an accountancy &/or finance related field from a top university, A-B at A-Level
- Preferably Financial Services or Professional Services industry experience (desirable)
Job Offer
Looking to pay £40,000-£50,000 (depending on experience and qualification level) with a comprehensive benefits package including study support.
Company
When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.
We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment.
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