Maven Capital Partners UK LLP are recruiting for a newly qualified accountant to join their Glasgow based finance team. The role will report into the Finance Director and will assist with the financial control, management and reporting of a wide variety of private equity and property entities.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of management and statutory accounts for a range of accounting entities over the Group, Funds and Property business units.
* Maintaining accounting processes including purchase ledgers, fixed income schedules, bank reconciliations as appropriate, ensuring appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, documented and maintained.
* Preparation and lodging of VAT returns.
* Preparation of board papers on a quarterly basis including expense forecasts, revenue estimates, cashflows etc.
* Cash flow forecasting, financial modelling and treasury duties.
* Various ad hoc initiatives as directed by the Finance Director.
* Liaise with external auditors to ensure audits run as smooth as possible and accounts are signed off within required timescales.
* Liaising with internal investments teams.
* Provide team cross-cover when business needs dictate.
Skills and Experience
* Accounting qualification required, preferably CA / ACCA, with previous financial accounting and management reporting experience.
* The candidate should be confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
* They must be able to demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making, and a hands-on approach.
* Excellent time management and adherence to deadlines.
* Computer literate with intermediate to advanced level excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles.
* Experience of using SAGE and Xero accounting package desirable.
* Ability to work well in a team, but also to use your own initiative.
* Strong administration and organisational skills.
Benefits
Your benefits package includes:
* Group pension (10% employer contribution)
* Life assurance (7x salary)
* Income protection
* Health cash plan
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family leave
* Company sick pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Ability to buy additional holidays