Finance Manager

£300 - £350 per day
Private Equity
6 Months

This Leading Private Equity business based in Central London is looking to recruit a Finance Manager for a 6-month contract.  You will report into the Financial Controller and the role will be a diverse and interesting one, suited to newly to recently qualified accountants. 

As the Finance Manager your role will encompass all elements of corporate accounting and day-to-day financial management in an interesting private equity environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation and distribution of investor valuations twice a year which can include narrative information on individual company performance
• Prepare balance sheet analysis and aged debtor analysis
• Quarterly reporting, including:
  • Prepare quarterly and half yearly FCA returns
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Monthly reporting, including:
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
  • Prepare monthly reports on expenditure to date vs budget and forecast expenditure for year
• Review/prepare calculations and communications for draw-downs and distributions from funds to investors
• Other work as required, which may include negotiating fees with third party providers e.g. insurance renewals, financial due diligence on third parties

As the ideal candidate, you will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CAANZ qualified with experience in Financial Services and / or Private Equity. You will have strong communication skills coupled with excellent Excel skills.