Accounts Assistant

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking an organised and analytical Accounts Assistant for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing invoices, sales ledger activities, and financial postings, requiring at least a year of relevant experience. This position offers flexible working conditions within an established company.

Benefits

Flexible working

Long-term contract

Established asset management company

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in finance role.
• Experience in asset or investment management is a plus.
• Available within the next 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and issue performance and management fee invoices.
• Drive credit control and manage outstanding sales ledger items.
• Lead monthly fee forecasting and coordinate annual audits.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Communication

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts assistant Investment management London

Your new company
A privately owned investment management firm based in London that has been operating for approximately 30 years. The firm employs unique strategies in global equity investments for their diverse client base. The organisation remains committed to meeting client expectations while maintaining an entrepreneurial, investment-led culture

Your new role
The client is seeking an organised and analytical Accounts Assistant to join their finance team for 12 months, reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance. Key responsibilities include:• Own the end-to-end process of calculating and issuing performance and management fee invoices for segregated and pooled fund accounts, in line with client IMAs.
• Drive credit control by managing outstanding sales ledger items through proactive client communication.
• Act as the go-to contact for all invoice-related queries, collaborating with internal teams and external partners like auditors, administrators, and custodians.
• Lead monthly fee forecasting and accruals for all accounts and funds, including quarterly rolling 12-month projections.
• Coordinate annual audits as the primary liaison for all sales ledger activity.
• Manage financial postings in Sage, including invoices, income, bank reconciliations, and revaluations for month-end close

What you'll need to succeed
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar finance role
• Working in asset or investment management would be a plus (but would consider wider financial services)
• Available within the next 4 weeks

What you'll get in return
• Flexible working
• Long-term contract
• Working for an established asset management company

What you need to do now
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