Finance Associate - 1 Year Maternity Cover

LMAX Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Private medical, dental, and vision

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Wellness contribution program (ClassGo

Job summary

LMAX Group is expanding its Finance team and seeks a Finance Associate to work closely with the Accounting group across multi-jurisdictional entities, focusing on reporting implications and year-end/audit duties.

You will develop strong relationships, contribute to month-end close, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, and participate in strategic projects.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA part-qualified with strong financial reporting experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; familiarity with financial software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end close activities with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement prep.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Implement policies, procedures and checklists where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Maintain strong financial control processes with monthly reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis, forecasting, and provide insights.
• Assist with year-end accounting and audit queries.
• Participate in strategic projects (transformation, new acquisitions).

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

SunSystems

SAP Invoices

Job description

A growing and international financial services business with substantial inward investment is looking to add talent to their expanding Finance team. The Finance Associate will be working closely with the Accounting team to develop strong working relationships across the business and consider reporting requirements and technical accounting implications for its multi-jurisdictional entities. The successful individual is expected to be from a strong financial reporting background with exposure to year-end and audit duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records
• Prepare and review monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are resolved in a timely basis
• Implement policies, procedures and checklists where necessary
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Maintain strong financial control process to ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled each month
• Conduct regular analysis of financial performance, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting. Provide insights based on financial data
• Assist tax filing / return process
• Assist with year-end accounting and audit queries
• Take part in strategic and adhoc projects as assigned (i.e. transformation, new business acquisition)

Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) part-qualified.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with financial software is a plus.
• Working knowledge if SunSystems and SAP Invoices is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

• 25 days of holiday
• Pension contribution
• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass
• Plumm Platform
• Five volunteering days
• Give as You Earn initiative