Accountant (Newly-Qualified)

Central London

Fixed term contract (to start as soon as possible for 18-24 months)

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join an independent global asset management firm with a global client base of investors. The company is looking for a newly-qualified Accountant to join their collaborative finance team as soon as possible for a period of 18-24 months.  Working closely with the Group Financial Accountant, the role will involve working on all management and financial accounting activities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

• Prepare monthly group management accounts and reports for the Board and Executive Committee
• Prepare and review monthly Group consolidation
• Prepare the monthly IFRS management reporting for selected entities in the group, and prepare local GAAP statutory accounts
• Prepare and review monthly cost centres' P&L's actuals versus budget reports and full year forecasting
• Prepare and review monthly audit files reconciling all balance sheet amounts to supporting documentation, highlighting any risks to senior management
• Manage and prepare all statutory financial statements ensuring that all submissions are on time, accurate and compliant
• Support the preparation of the various VAT reporting
• Liaise with the auditors ensuring smooth audit process
• Continually review the financial controls of the business ensuring they are fit for purpose
• Support other financial control and reporting initiatives as required

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE/BE:

• Educated to bachelor degree level or equivalent
• Newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) 
• Solid accounting knowledge of IFRS (UK GAAP & US GAAP beneficial)
• Exposure to private equity / asset management
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with SAGE and Netsuite is desirable but not essential

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• £65,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

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