Group Accountant - Private Equity

JSS Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance professional to join their team in the heart of London. This role focuses on financial reporting and analysis for a leading Private Equity firm, offering a vibrant work environment with a strong bonus culture and numerous office perks. Candidates with a proactive mindset and a solid background in accounting are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture while contributing to significant financial projects.

Benefits

Free meals every day

Strong bonus culture

Clear career progression

Office perks

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting for large and listed companies.
• Strong background in variance analysis and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for monthly and quarterly board meetings.
• Oversee accounting data prepared by outsourced administrators.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Budget Preparation

Accounting Data Analysis

Proactive Mindset

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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Recruiting Finance & Accounting Professionals within the Investment Management Industry - Manager at JSS Search

JSS are exclusively partnered with a leading, listed Private Equity firm on a variety of roles right now.

I am keen to speak with bright, driven ACAs with a strong track record across professional training and academics.

The ideal candidates will have experience not necessarily with PE or Asset Management, but with large and listed, complex Groups.

Role highlights:

• Preparation of financial reporting for each PE board and on a monthly / quarterly basis.
• Financial reporting to include platform-level budgets, forecasts, detailed cost reporting, variance analysis, and longer-term projections.
• Work with Fund Administration, Portfolio Monitoring & HR to generate consistent platform-level reporting for each board.
• Work with finance teams across the Group to deliver consistent financial reporting across all platforms.
• Oversight and analysis of accounting data prepared by outsourced administrators and internal finance teams.
• Preparation of budgets and ongoing monitoring of performance compared to budget.
• Support in the preparation of segmental financial forecasts and projections.
• Drive improvement of processes and controls in the financial reporting process.

What's on offer?

• Strong bonus culture, base salary and a range of benefits
• 4 days a week in the West End – free meals every day and other office perks
• Fast paced, performance culture, progress as quickly as you can, clear pathway

Candidate requirements:

• Big 4/Top 10 Audit training with experience with Large/Listed Group companies
• Highly driven and proactive mindset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst

• Industries

  Investment Management, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Financial Services

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