Assistant Accountant

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a renowned Wealth Manager as they recruit an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with accurate reporting and robust financial controls.

You will assist with month-end close, reconciliations, management reporting, VAT returns, and collaboration with stakeholders to maintain and improve financial records.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, with a 2:1 preferred.
• Be part-qualified or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Recent experience within Financial Services, ideally within Wealth Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to develop within a high-performing finance function.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and regulatory reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing and payment runs.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other tax and compliance-related requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to provide accurate financial information and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and control environments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

2:1 degree preferred

Part-qualified or studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Accounting software

Finance systems

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the finance team, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective financial control. You will assist with month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting, while maintaining the integrity of financial records.

Client Details

Our client is a renowned, top-tier Wealth Manager

Description

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and regulatory reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing and payment runs.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other tax and compliance-related requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to provide accurate financial information and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and control environments.

The Successful Applicant Must Have

• A relevant degree, with a 2:1 preferred.
• Be part-qualified or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Recent experience within Financial Services, ideally within Wealth Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to develop within a high-performing finance function.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.