Assistant Accountant

Hays Senior Finance; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global investment management firm is seeking a part-qualified assistant accountant for a 12-month contract in London. You will take ownership of month-end processes, handle balance sheet reconciliations, and assist in preparing statutory accounts. The ideal candidate will have two years of relevant experience and be proficient in Workday, ensuring effective collaboration within the finance team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Long-term contract

Work for established asset management company

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end processes in Workday.
• Familiar with statutory accounts preparation.
• Previous audit assistance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processes including accruals and depreciation.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in statutory accounts preparation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Workday

Job description

Your new company
A large global investment management firm with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, that aims to provide a range of high-quality services to their clients. The company focusses on fostering a collaborative and curious environment that allows their employees to thrive and grow within their careers
Your new role
The client is seeking a part-qualified assistant accountant to join their finance team for 12 months. Key responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of month-end processes, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation calculations and journals
• Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and undertake investigative work to provide commentary and identify issues as needed
• Act as a point of contact for external auditors, answering queries and providing evidence
• Assist in preparation of the statutory accounts for FRS102 financial statements and in the preparation of management reporting packs
• Assist in systems migration from SmartStream to Workday

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified accountant
• Two years' experience completing month-end tasks in Workday
• Previous experience assisting with audit
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills

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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