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Accountant
Michael Page (UK)
City Of London
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 70,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their London team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a variety of financial tasks, from bookkeeping and payroll to tax planning and cashflow management. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of commercial accounting experience and a strong grasp of financial regulations. With a focus on process improvement and automation, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in commercial accounting in the UK.
- Strong knowledge of tax planning and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage book-keeping, VAT returns, and payroll for multiple entities.
- Prepare quarterly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
Skills
Education
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About Our Client
Michael Page are partnering with a well-regarded Family Office to assist them in hiring an Accountant for their London based team.
Job Description
Key Tasks for this Accountant role in the Financial Services sector in London:
- Book-keeping and data entry through to the production of Quarterly Management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow forecast
- Quarterly VAT returns for two companies and the LLP
- Running monthly payroll, pension contributions, P60s, P45s etc. Maintaining HR files employment contracts, holiday records etc.
- Property: credit control, maintenance of all records in relation to each property - including fixed asset register, deposits, rent increases, dilapidations, freehold management, insurance
- Cashflow management for each entity and liaison with banks
- Maintenance of company filings with Companies House
- Pension fund: monthly payments, record keeping, correspondence with pensioners, completion of annual returns, regulatory filing, liaison with fund actuary, be appointed as the Fund's Administrative Secretary
- Personal accounts of family members - basic tax planning, preparation of annual tax returns, AML requests
- Identifying and implementing new processes as well as automating data gathering and accounting processes where applicable
The Successful Applicant
The Ideal candidate for this Accountant role in the Financial Services sector in London:
- CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- 5+ years' commercial Accounting experience in the UK
- Good knowledge of Xero and Excel
What's on Offer
For this Accountant role in the Financial Services Sector, the Company offers:
- Attractive package
We are grateful for your interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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