At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial data entry, reconciliations, and support the finance team.
- Company: Leading British private equity fund manager with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, study support for accountancy qualification, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a team of qualified accountants and develop essential accounting skills.
- Why this job: Kick-start your finance career with hands-on experience in a dynamic asset management firm.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate with a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group university.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Autumnal Partners are working with a leading British mid-market private equity fund manager to find a Finance Assistant to join their finance team, reporting to the Group Financial Controller. Our client invests in growing services and technology businesses and manages funds of over £2 billion on behalf of institutional investors. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to kick-start their financial career at an established asset management firm, developing their accounting skills in a supportive environment surrounded by qualified accountants, with a competitive study support package towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
The Role
- Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of:
- Purchase and sales ledger data entry on the firm's accounting system
- Preparing balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations via Excel
- Preparing and posting journal entries for monthly management accounts, including prepayments and accruals
- Weekly cash book and bank reconciliations
- Processing expense claims via the company's expenses portal
- Payment run processing using the firm's accounting system and online banking platforms
- Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
- Providing ad hoc support across the wider finance team
About You
You'll be a recent graduate (2023/2024) with strong academics (2:1 or above) from a Russell Group university with excellent supporting A-Levels, looking to build a career in accountancy.
You'll bring:
- A genuine desire to become a professionally qualified accountant through a recognised qualification
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Finance Assistant - Leading PE Fund Manager - c£30k + Bonus employer: Autumnal Partners
Autumnal Partners is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions directly impact the success of our infrastructure investment team. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we offer tailored growth opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
