Hayward Hawk are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our financial services client for an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.You'll have the opportunity to grow in your role, while playing an important part in our client's continued success. This is a hybrid role. What you'll do: Assisting in the planning and preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of funds. Ensuring that reporting deadlines are met and client accounting requirements are delivered in accordance with contracts. Ensure timely and accurate bookkeeping for all transactions. Maintain an efficient process to guarantee the prompt delivery of client accounting requirements, including financial reports and accounts for all entities within the assigned portfolio. Production of annual audited accounts, interim unaudited accounts, quarterly unaudited net asset valuations, and capital statements. Ensure that established timetables for account production are consistently met. Provide necessary information to auditors to facilitate the timely completion of audits for funds and their related entities. What you'll need: 2 years experience post graduation in accounting or similar Part-qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) Good accounting skills and significant progress towards completion of professional accounting exams and qualification. Good Excel skills and strong IT skills. Previous experience in preparing management accounts, stock reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team What you'll get: Hybrid working Competitive salary Flexible working hours Private Medical Hear more? Please apply to hear more or contact Emma Groves @ Hayward Hawk. If this role isn't perfect for you, please reach out for a confidential conversation to explore other upcoming options.