Junior Accountant

Marvin Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Study support

Job summary

Marvin Recruitment is looking for a Junior Management Accountant to join a growing financial services business in Watford. This role offers a blend of management accounting tasks and support for the investment team, providing excellent exposure to finance and commercial operations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree from a Russell Group university and be part-qualified ACCA or CIMA. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in a fast-paced environment, with a salary of up to £50k plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Degree from a Russell Group university.
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments, and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Produce management information and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support the investment team with reporting and analysis of investment activities.
• Monitor investment pipeline performance and prepare related reports.
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain strong financial control.

Skills

Strong analytical and Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Proactive and organised approach to work

Education

Degree from a Russell Group university

Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACCA

Job description

5 days in Watford office

Salary to £50k plus bonus

Excellent benefits and study support

My client, a growing financial services business is seeking a high-calibre Junior Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a broad role combining traditional management accounting responsibilities with support for the investment team, providing excellent exposure to both finance and commercial operations.

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments, and perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end reporting and variance analysis
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Produce management information and ad hoc financial analysis
• Support the investment team with reporting and analysis of investment activities
• Monitor investment pipeline performance and prepare related reports
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain strong financial control

Candidate Requirements

• Degree from a Russell Group university
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACCA
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Proactive and organised approach to work

Previous finance experience is required, but industry background is open. Candidates from financial services, professional services, industry or practice environments will be considered.

If this opportunity is of interest, please send an updated CV to: [e-mail]