Assistant Financial Accountant

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant in London. This role supports accurate financial reporting and involves tasks like month-end processing and financial statement preparation. The company offers study support for professional development as a Chartered Accountant, making it a rewarding opportunity for aspiring finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience within Financial Services is desirable.
• Comfortable communicating with Senior Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, produce management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support preparation of Group financial statements under IFRS.
• Maintain accurate financial records and post journals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Education

Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

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Assistant Financial Accountant | Investment Management | £30,000 - £40,000 | London and Hybrid

We are collaborating with an established investment management firm that is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its team. The firm has an excellent history of successful investing and numerous exciting changes planned for the upcoming year.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of financial information.

They are looking for a collaborative individual who is comfortable communicating with Senior Stakeholders. They will offer study support to continue your development as a Chartered Accountant.

Your role:

• Assisting with month-end, producing management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Supporting the preparations of Group financial statements under IFRS.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and posting journals.
• Processing entries onto the general ledger.
• Supporting the wider Finance team and CFO with ad-hoc tasks.
• Studying towards an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience within Financial Services is desirable but not a must.
• Great interpersonal skills for communicating with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills and double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.

If you have relevant experience, fit the above criteria, and are looking for an exciting, rewarding, and challenging role, please apply today by sending an updated copy of your CV.

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles.

We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to.

We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates who fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management and Financial Services

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