1. Gain experience working as an assistant accountant within Financial Services
2. £35-45k Assistant Accountant role
About Our Client
A brokerage that offers single broking and execution service to investment banks, hedge funds and portfolio managers across the globe.
Job Description
3. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing.
4. Prepare and own the monthly Broker Statements production.
5. Actively support the preparation of Management Information pack.
6. Multicurrency cash management
7. Support the Finance Manager and wider team in the implementation of controls' best practises.
8. Maintenance of accounting schedules, including, Prepayments, Accruals and Fixed Asset Register. Monthly posting and reconciliation.
9. Review, document and enhance financial, accounting and control procedures.
10. Maintaining oversight of all Group Companies' ledgers and associated systems to ensure ongoing integrity and security of data.
11. Preparation and posting of recurring and ad-hoc journals.
12. Assist with the preparation of tax reports and filing, including VAT (UK and UAE).
13. Liaising with overseas office, managing periodic intercompany reconciliation.
14. Support the wider team on Regulators' requests and Financial Audits.
15. Other ad hoc requests as required by the business.
16. Help in the standardisation of process and routines.
The Successful Applicant
17. Actively studying ACCA/CIMA, with dsiesirable 3+ years of experience.
18. Ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and proactively.
19. Able to work on own initiative and to agreed targets by prioritising and planning.
20. Be an active member of the team and able to assist other team members and wider team.
21. Advanced Excel knowledge.
22. Excellent communication skills
23. Able to produce high quality and accurate documentation.
24. A very keen eye for detail
25. An eagerness to grow with the business within the finance function.
26. Able to work office based. (London-Bank)
Good to have:
27. Experience gained within financial services.
28. Small company experience
What's on Offer
Company benefits