At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage corporate accounting and financial reporting for a dynamic investment firm.
- Company: Join a successful Venture Capital firm with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, multi-entity setting.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and work closely with the CFO in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in venture capital or private equity.
A successful Venture Capital firm is looking for a qualified Corporate Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 3-6 month contract. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for the corporate accounting and financial reporting across a multi-entity investment business. You will also manage one member of the finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Production and review of consolidated management accounts and financial reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting and management information
- Coordination of statutory accounts and year-end audit
- Oversight of tax, regulatory reporting and other compliance requirements
- Cash management, treasury and foreign currency exposure
- Review of payroll, expenses, purchase ledger and intercompany accounting
- Supporting the CFO with wider finance and business projects
The remit covers a genuinely broad mix of management reporting, statutory accounts, tax, budgeting, team oversight and treasury.
The Candidate
You must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) with experience working in a similar role within a smaller alternative investment firm. Experience within Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit or a comparable investment management business is essential, alongside:
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
- Experience within a multi-entity environment
- Previous management or supervisory responsibility
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills and open to using AI tools
- A hands-on approach and ability to operate effectively within a small finance team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant or Financial Accountant who enjoys a broad role and wants direct exposure to the CFO within a successful and entrepreneurial investment business. Candidates must be available to start within the next 2-4 weeks.
Corporate Accountant - Venture Capital (Contract) employer: Marks Sattin Ltd
Marks Sattin is an excellent employer for aspiring accountants, offering a supportive and friendly work culture in Doncaster. With a focus on employee growth, the firm provides full study support and varied client exposure, ensuring that your contributions are valued while you develop your technical knowledge and career within a well-established independent practice.
