Financial Accountant, Private Debt Fund

BMO Harris Bank; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A private investment firm in London is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their finance function. The role involves diverse responsibilities, from preparing financial statements to managing audits, making it ideal for individuals transitioning from practice to industry. Candidates with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Mid-tier accounting firm experience preferred.
• Industry experience in investment businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee payment processes and prepare tax returns.
• Support year-end audits and manage reconciliations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Our client is a private investment firm based in central London. With over £3bn AUM, this business is in growth mode and are keen to add to their Finance function. We are seeking a newly/recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to perform a very broad role within the corporate accounting team.

The Role

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Reconcile member accounts and maintain investment and capital registers.
• Consolidation adjustments for group companies
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and account for all transactions.
• Issue invoices to related parties and external entities.
• Manage payment processes, including fund recharge settlements.
• Review and prepare distribution notices
• Review fund models and update firm forecasts
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and corporate tax returns.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and oversee cash flow management.
• Support year-end audits, including preparation of audit files and responding to auditor queries.

Requirements

• You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• You are very likely to be coming from a mid-tier accounting firm seeking your first role post-practice
• Industry experience would also be very welcome, especially if you are working for an investment business
• Able to work well within a small team
• Have excellent all round interpersonal skills