At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and support finance projects in a dynamic team.
- Company: Cavendish, a leading UK firm known for growth and investment expertise.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, professional development, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and exposure to diverse financial processes.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and take ownership of your role while learning from experts.
- Qualifications: 2.1 degree in finance or accounting; desire to pursue accountancy qualification.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Cavendish is a leading UK champion for ambitious growth and investment companies.
Trusted by both public and private businesses across a wide range of industry sectors, the Group provides expert services in equity capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, and growth capital.
With offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Birmingham, Cavendish combines strong regional presence with global reach through its membership of Oaklins.
Cavendish plc is listed on AIM.
Job Overview
This is a hands‑on role within a small accounts team, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable function.
The role suits someone who enjoys ownership, improving processes in a fast‑paced environment.
- Main Tasks
- Accounts Payable & Expenses
- Full ownership of the purchase ledger, including supplier setup, invoice processing, supplier reconciliations
- Managing the Accounts inbox
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs
- Reconciliation of credit card transactions
- Processing of staff expenses and preparing the payment run
- Team & Ad-hoc Support
- Provide cover and support across the finance function as required during periods of annual leave
- Support process improvements and ad‑hoc finance projects as required
Qualifications, Skills & competencies required
- Desire to complete accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- A minimum of a 2.1 university degree in science, finance or accounting.
- Excellent and consistent record of academic achievement, with strong A-level grades
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and multitask
- AAT qualification (or studying towards)
- Good working knowledge of Excel skills (e. g. lookups, reconciliations)
- Exposure to Power BI, SQL or similar reporting tools
- Personal Attributes
- Proactive and willing to take ownership in a small team environment
- Strong communication skills with confidence dealing with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Organised methodical and able to produce accurate work at pace
- Values
- To uphold Cavendish’s values: smart thinking, collegiate, dynamic
- Compliance
- Maintain a high standard of conduct, ethical standards and values, including the strictest
- confidentiality
- Work within the Regulatory and the Firm’s compliance framework
- Work to identify risks and enhance control across the business
- Report control weaknesses, illegal, suspicious or unusual activity
- Maintain own professional competence through a programme of CPD
This job description is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.
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Assistant Management Accountant employer: Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working alongside a dedicated team that values excellence and integrity. With a focus on supporting 168 corporate clients, this role provides a unique chance to engage in meaningful projects that directly impact the financial landscape.
Contact Details:
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited Recruitment Team
