Group Accountant

Virginia Tech; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Venture Capital sector is seeking a Group Accountant to join their expanding finance team in London. The role involves managing operational income and expenses, portfolio investments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong background in financial reporting and planning, possessing proficiency in advanced Excel and relevant accounting software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and IFRS required.
• Proactive approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of daily ledger transactions and oversee Assistant Accountant.
• Streamline month-end closing process and prepare audit accounts.
• Develop annual budget and support budget holders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Process Efficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Business Central

Job description

Goodman Masson is supporting an exciting, publicly traded Venture Capital institution in their search for a Group Accountant. You'll join the dynamic and expanding finance team where your role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities, including supporting operational income and expenses, managing portfolio investments and realisations, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory reporting standards.

Responsibilities:

Transactional Accounting:

· Ensure the accuracy of daily ledger transactions;

· Oversee the work of the Assistant Accountant;

· Review payment run reports.

Month-End Reporting:

· Collaborate with the Group Financial Controller to streamline the month-end closing process;

· Maintain monthly reconciliations and journal entries;

· Prepare the monthly consolidation file and provide high-level commentary for Analytical Review;

· Manage the Working Capital Model;

· Supervise the balance sheet reconciliation process.

Financial Reporting:

· Assist in the Plc annual reporting process in line with IFRS, and prepare Plc half-yearly accounts following IAS 34;

· Prepare annual audited subsidiary company accounts;

· Play a pivotal role in the annual audit, tax compliance, and structuring processes throughout the year.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

· Develop the annual budget and handle any required reforecasting;

· Support budget holders by providing updates on current expenditure against budget.

Requirements:

· ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience;

· Familiarity with Sage and Business Central would be advantageous;

· Proficiency in advanced Excel;

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;

· Proactive approach to enhancing process efficiencies.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.