Recently Qualified Accountant

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm in London is seeking an experienced Accountant on a 6-month FTC. The role involves accounting duties related to monthly closes, financial statement analysis across various jurisdictions, and supporting external audits. Ideal candidates will be recently qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and analytical attention to detail. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established team.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years PQE or 3-5 years accountancy experience required.
• Knowledge of IFRS is highly desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounting duties related to monthly close of legal entities.
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements across jurisdictions.
• Support external audit and address auditor inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Education

Recently qualified accountant (0-2 yrs' PQE / 3-5 yrs' experience)

Tools

IFRS knowledge

Job description

One of the world’s leading global investment management firms is seeking an Accountant on a 6-month FTC to assist in the finance department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within an established team working on a large variety of mandates. Interested candidates please note that there may be a possibility for extension; however, this cannot be guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for accounting duties relating to monthly close of the firm’s legal entities.
2. Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements across various jurisdictions and report findings to management.
3. Support external audit; audit work papers and responding to auditor inquiries.
4. Identify and troubleshoot opportunities to improve system efficiency.

Candidate Profile:

1. Recently qualified accountant [0-2 yrs’ PQE / 3-5 yrs’ accountancy experience].
2. Knowledge of IFRS highly desirable.
3. Strong Excel skills.
4. Analytical and attention to detail.
5. Efficient and clear communicator.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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