Our client, a Financial services company, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team. 

In this role, you will work in a team servicing the needs of a portfolio of clients. There will be a number of responsibilities as outlined below;

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of all electronic and paper files for allocated clients
• Preparation of bank reconciliations for all client accounts
• Bookkeeping on SUN systems for allocated Fund structures (RE & PE), companies and trusts
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for allocated clients
• Preparation of Investor capital accounts
• Preparation of adhoc Investor queries and confirmations
• Preparations of annual Financial Statements (UK GAAP/IFRS, audited & unaudited)
• Supporting senior staff throughout the audit process
• Assisting with team projects including updates to processes and record-keeping procedures
• Preparation of VAT returns

Requirements:

• Excellent prioritisation, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A strong 'Can Do' attitude
• Ability to produce accurate work under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Be self-motivating, adaptable and flexible in approach to work
• Educated to at least 'A' level standard or equivalent (grades A-C), and GCSE Mathematics and English (Grades A-C / 9-4), and a willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification

For more information on this role please contact Ben on 707811 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com