Accountant - Newly qualified ACA

Equifind have partnered a successful wealth manager who are seeking to hire a newly qualified Accountant (ACA) to report to the FC. (Team of 12).

The company is a listed and 350 people in office, the HQ is London but they have global offices/ operations and are in the office 3 days a week.

Objective of the Role:

As the Wealth manager gears up for this growth the role is a new addition to the team. The Accountant can therefore shape and mould the role. The role will be hands on, helping cover AP/AR, to month end, management accounts, stats prep, VAT and financial reporting.

The team is to be 12 persons overall, so you will get cradle to grave experience, ideal for a first move out of practice. You will report to the FC and work closely with the CFO.

Job Description:

Finance Operations and reporting:

• Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines and accounting principles.
• Oversee and review the process for completing global VAT returns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and answer inquiries related to financial transactions.
• Assist in the coordination and support of external audits, liaising with auditors and providing necessary documentation and explanations. Schedules and audit queries.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations based on analysis.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance system efficiencies, and improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Provide ad hoc projects and support to the wider teams as and when required.

Requirements:

• The new Accountant ideally will be an ACA qualified accountant
• A minimum of three experience - an audit/practice firm desired
• Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• A high level of determination, willingness and flexibility to deliver to a high standard against tight deadline
• Be able to present financial data to a high standard in a clear and concise format
• Collaborates across the organisation by communicating regularly and consistently to peers

What’s On Offer:

• £60,000-65,000 base salary, dependent on experience
• Annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave
• Auto-enrolement into company pension scheme