The Asssistant Accountant position is best suited to a commercial yet technically minded person, strong competence in accounting with the ability to understand transactions sufficiently to prepare bookkeeping and a full set of accounts without extensive support. They will need to be a driven individual who is keen to develop their management potential, leading client services and taking on significant responsibility.
Client Details
My client is a specialist financial services business, with 10 offices across the Europe, the US and Asia, with this role based at their Whiteley site.
Description
*To provide accounting support for the frim’s jurisdictions accounting teams and support on the client relationships for the allocated portfolio(s)
*Build positive, effective and efficient jurisdiction, client and team relationships
*Prepare, review, organise and help train on the delivery of key services including but not limited to:
*Bookkeeping for all transactions and activity across a range of funds, SPVs and structure companies
*Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS or UK GAAP, both at asset and fund level, including supporting files and review of work produced by team where applicable
*Compile and analyse financial information underlying the financial statements, including the treatment of business transactions
*The preparation of management accounts & NAVs
*Preparation of VAT data and VAT returns
*Preparing key calculations such as management fees, carried interest and loan agreements
*Cash flow statements, cash flow forecasts and cash monitoring
*Issuing drawdown and distribution notices
*The production of quarterly investor reports
*Producing and distributing partnership capital accounts
*Responding to investor queries and reporting requirements
*Dealing with year-end audit engagements for our clients including preparation of relevant files, managing timelines, and resolving issues
*Liaise with the finance teams of the funds, key third parties, such as lawyers, auditors, other administrators, managing agents, investors and any other external advisors necessary to ensure work is completed, all issues are resolved and deadlines are met
*Prepare (eventually) complex calculations and models such as fund waterfalls, equalisations, consolidations and reporting metrics like IRRs
*Learn, own, and champion best practice, adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures and key processes
*Monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and key legal terms of the Funds
*Day to day management and leadership of team deliverables and organisation
*Coaching, leadership, and training for team Assistant Accountants
*Maintaining key team documents, client permanent files and records.
Profile
This would suit someone fitting the bill of below, eithe rmoving out of chartered accountancy or indeed making their next move in industry.
*Part qualified or soon to be with ACCA/CIMA and desire to continue with their professional studies
*Be educated to degree level (2:1 and above desirable) or AAT qualified with all levels completed
*Have professional accounting work experience - typically a minimum of 2 years are desired
*A strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS and other relevant accounting standards
*Ability to perform tasks, calculations and communicate clearly in excel, word and other professional packages.
*Strong excel knowledge is required
Job Offer
An excellent salary and benefits package, including study support and bonus, is available to the successful candidate.