Assistant Accountant

Key points:

• Assistant Accountant
• Part qualified
• 2-3 months Temp (Iimmediately available)
• £200-£250 per day
• Hybrid work environment! 3-office/2-home

Working for a listed business with a global network of offices, the UK finance team requires an experienced Assistant Accountant to join them for 2-3 months. 

The team is very collaborative and will be keen for you to settle in quickly and help during a very busy period. You will be trusted to work autonomously to ensure the deliverables are completed. There will be initial training and a handover, as well as a very approachable team if you have questions. 

Reporting into the Financial Controller, this Assistant Accountant role will be working within a fast paced financial services environment. The duties will include:

Cash management, financing and treasury:

-       receipt of distributions from investments

-       assisting with cash analysis

-       ensure payment runs are approved and processed

-       Updating of cash flow forecasts

-       Manage draw downs and repayments

-       Preparation of weekly cash plans

-       Assisting with the establishment of bank accounts

Assisting with the preparation of financial reporting:

-       Preparation of cash books and accounting journals

-       Quarterly interest accruals

-       Interaction with external auditors

-       Preparation of holding company accounts under FRS 102

-       Liaising with finance managers and where appropriate third-party service providers

-       Maintain loan

-       Providing support for the preparation of quarterly reporting packs for the Board of Directors

Ad-hoc responsibility:

-       Working with the Fund Manager, Portfolio Director to identify efficiencies, process improvements and provide information requests to the business

Skills & Experience

• Ideally be immediately available.
• ACA ACCA Part or Fully Qualified
• Experienced as an Assistant Accountant.
• Will have strong communication skills both written and verbally.
• Will be willing to work in an hybrid environment: 3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week at home.