Our client is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team.
The individual will work in a team servicing the needs of a portfolio of clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance of all electronic and paper files for allocated clients
- Preparation of bank reconciliations for all client accounts
- Bookkeeping 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
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Excellent prioritisation, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- A strong 'Can Do' attitude
- The ability to work as part of a team to achieve agreed deliverables
- The ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent time management skills
- Produce accurate work under the pressure of tight deadlines and lead by example
- 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.
- Previous bookkeeping and accounting knowledge/qualifications desired but not essential
- Wishes to start studying toward ACCA
- Relevant practical work experience would be an advantage
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and clients
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Intermediate / advanced excel and word skills required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
For more information, please contact Ben on 707811 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com