Accountant

twentyAI; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for processing payments, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within the private equity or infrastructure sectors, and will be adept at handling multiple tasks under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive operational excellence and support the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Finalist or qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA required.
• 2+ years finance experience in private equity or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments for vendors and suppliers.
• Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts.
• Supporting financial controller with audits.

Skills

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Finance experience in private equity

Regulatory and statutory reporting

Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102)

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Finalist or qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Processing of all payments for vendors, suppliers
2. Preparation of weekly payment run
3. Reviewing VAT returns
4. Delivery of monthly and quarterly information for management accounts
5. First line review of monthly and quarterly management accounts
6. First line review of financial accounting of the corporate entities including UK corporate, LLPs, LPs and international entities, including outsourced entities.
7. First line review of work undertaken by outsourced accountants
8. Supporting financial controller with audit
9. Liaise with fund accounting team to ensure smooth provision of data between fund and corporate entities, re-invoicing, invoicing
10. Preparing aged debtors report and ensuring recovery of aged receivables
11. Delivery of regulatory reporting requirements timely and accurately
12. Review staff expenses and ensuring it meets internal guidelines
13. Maintain current systems including continuous improvement of processes and systems
14. Maintaining fixed assets schedule
15. Assisting with PSA, P11D filings
16. Assisting with the accounting and administration of other corporate entities
17. Assisting with Partnership tax returns, FATCA and CRS filing
18. Providing support to Financial Controller and COO on ad hoc operation tasks

Skills & Experiences Required

1. Finalist or qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA
2. Previous finance experience in private equity or infrastructure industry desirable, minimum 2 years.
3. Previous experience of regulatory and statutory reporting for various entity types (Corporate, LLPs, LPs, overseas entities).
4. Able to work calmly and accurately under pressure
5. Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) desirable.
6. Attention to detail
7. An ability to work under pressure and to coordinate multiple work streams
8. Intermediate or Advanced in MS Office products
9. Good communicator; strong written and oral presentation abilities. Needs to be persuasive and credible.
10. Ethical, collaborative, organized, flexible, high-energy, self-starter, accountable, humble