Posted 09 April 2024 Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum + Lovely offices, hybrid working Location City of London Job type Permanent Discipline Accounting & Finance Reference AA2_1712655910 Contact Name Jessica Bambridge
Kennedypearce are working alongside a financial services firm based in the City who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their team paying between £35-40K. Please note, this is a hybrid role.
Purpose of the role
* Handle day to day financial operations of the Company, including payments and Accounting entries
* Assist in Regular FCA reporting returns
* Maintain rigorous control over expenses, daily payments and procurement activities
* Assist in Daily and monthly reporting of financial management information (P&Ls, capital and liquidity report etc.)
* Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of internal and external auditors and regulators
* Assist in annual audit with external auditors and internal auditors
Main duties of the role
* Develop financial data and reports for business management in the form
* Ongoing management of the Company's financial resources requirement and liquidity position
* Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and annual accounts in accordance with statutory requirements and accounting standards
* Create accounting entries for operating expenses and capital expenditure
* Assistance in the preparation of the Company budgets and monitor and assess progress towards their achievement
* Co-ordinate the external audit function of books and records, and statutory and regulatory financial statements.
* Other ad hoc report or finance project
A candidate with FCA returns is desirable
Requirements
* Degree holder preferred
* 2-3 years accounting experience preferred
* Working experience in the financial services sector is a plus
* Basic excel skills and understanding of accounting software
* A basic understanding of accounting standards
* Effective interpersonal and presentation skills
£90000 - £110000 per annum + bonus, healthcare, pension, flex work
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