At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts, process expenses, and assist with audits in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading Private Equity firm in the vibrant West End.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, study support for ACCA/CIMA, hybrid work, and generous leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture focused on work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career with real-world experience and professional growth.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant with a passion for learning.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Equifind are representing a West End based, UK leading Private Equity firm who are looking to hire a Junior Accountant. Long term they see this as the ideal training ground for someone with 2-years+ experience, who would like to continue studying towards their ACCA/CIMA exams; and ultimately become a qualified accountant for the business. The company values work-life balance, employee well-being, and providing broad experience in a structured way.
The Role:
- Manage accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Processing corporate employee’s expenses through ‘Pleo’ (an expense management system).
- Monitoring the group cash position.
- Bank reconciliations.
- Month-end accounting, including updating quarter-end working papers.
- Posting month-end journals (fixed assets, depreciation, prepayments, accruals).
- VAT returns.
- Recharges.
- Processing monthly payroll.
- Monitoring and reconciliation of the intercompany balances.
- Assisting with audit process for year-end.
- Ad-hoc projects.
Application Criteria:
- Ideally a qualified AAT accounting professional or part-qualified accountant.
- Have an ambition or real desire to pursue the CIMA or ACCA qualification.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment.
- Confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ideally intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up, SumIf).
- Willing to be part of a team and engage with others.
Compensation:
- Competitive market-based salary with full study support (CIMA, ACCA).
- Hybrid working pattern: 3-days per week in the office, 2-days WFH.
- Employer pension contribution.
- 25-days annual leave.
- Other benefits.
- Annual competitive bonus.
Junior Accountant employer: Equifind
Equifind offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring accountants at a leading Private Equity firm in the vibrant West End. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being, the company provides comprehensive study support for ACCA/CIMA qualifications, alongside a structured environment that fosters professional growth. Employees enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a culture that values collaboration and development.
