Junior Accounting Analyst

BlackRock, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm in Birmingham is seeking a recent graduate to support accounting and treasury functions. Responsibilities include managing online payments, preparing investor statements, and liaising with auditors. Candidates should possess analytical skills and be competent in MS Excel. The firm offers a hybrid work model to enhance collaboration and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Retirement investment tools

Education reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• Targeting a professional accounting qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience in a similar role, including accounting and treasury functions, preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform treasury services including setting up and reviewing online payments.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare quarterly and annual investor statements.

Skills

Analytical mind

Ownership of work

Competent user of MS Excel

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Overview

Reporting to a Vice President, this role will primarily support accounting, reporting, treasury, and tax functions for a major client's management incentive scheme. It's an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to start a career in accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform treasury services including setting up and reviewing online payments, reconciling bank accounts and maintaining liquidity report.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy and completeness of data for both investment and carry funds.
• Prepare quarterly and annual investor statements.
• Prepare investor cash flow proposal and notices.
• Preparing quarter end and year end pack including intercompany loan reconciliations.
• Develop knowledge of Colmore's existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely provision of audit and tax deliverables.
• Liaise with Client Relations to upload documents onto Helios platform.
• Monitor product in-box and investigate and prepare responses to investor queries.
• Support wider fund accounting team as required including preparation of accounts for one or more funds.

Qualifications

• Targeting a professional accounting qualification preferred but not essential.
• Accounting degree preferred but not essential.
• Experience in a similar role, including accounting and treasury functions, preferred but not essential.
• Private equity knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Analytical mind, ability to deal with complexity, initiative, ownership of work, resilience and ability to interact professionally with senior client staff essential.
• Competent user of MS Excel and other MS products.
• An understanding of fund/group structures preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports.

Hybrid Work Model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well‑being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.