Equifind
have partnered a boutique Capital Markets Broker who are seeking to hire a newly qualified Accountant (ACA) to report to the FC. (Team of 4).
The company is a privately owned, has 50 people in office, the HQ is London but they have global offices/ operations and are in the office 4 days a week with the 5th day being wfh.
Objective of the Role:
As the Broker 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 and some regulatory returns.
The team is to be four 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.
* Assisting with regulatory returns
* 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/ finance analyst ideally will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
* A minimum of three experience - an audit/practice firm desired
* Strong Excel skills essential
* 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:
* £60,000-60,000 base salary, dependent on experience
* Annual bonus
* 25 days annual leave
* Auto-enrolement into company pension scheme
* Hybrid working, flexible environment