An exciting opportunity to join one of the best Investment Management businesses in the City. Our client has a fantastic supportive culture which encourages fresh thinking and innovation. An excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long term career within a fantastic business.
The individual will be responsible for the accounts payable function and building a core understanding of costs incurred by the business. We are looking for an individual who has specific systems skills and understands how to use systems to ensure processes are efficient. The individual must be able to take ownership for the accuracy of the relevant sections of the P&L and balance sheet.
Responsibilities
Monthly budget holder reports
Build a thorough understanding of all costs incurred by the business to support with decision-making
Oversight of the accounts payable function and ensuring that accruals, prepayments and depreciation have been posted correctly.
Monthly Balance Sheet review ensuring transactions have been recorded correctly.
Approval of invoices to ensure coding has been completed correctly
Review of VAT submissions
Ensure controls within the Finance team are adhered to
Support the annual budget submission
Preparation of annual audited accounts
Ad-hoc requests as directed by manager
Essential skills
CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant with ideally 1-2 years Post Qualified Experience
Demonstrably proficient with accounting systems and excel
Proactive individual who thinks beyond the task and understands the bigger picture
Attention to detail
Desirable skills
Good understanding of accounting standards, VAT and corporation tax
Experience preparing statutory accounts
Focused on solutions rather than problems
Responds quickly to changing work demands
Works effectively within a team and engages in giving and receiving feedback with colleagues
Works efficiently and communicates in a professional manner.
Manages multiple tasks and documents processes and procedures
