Staff Accountant

The Voleon Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading experts in machine learning and finance, contributing significantly to the management of financial records and tax filings. As a key member of the team, you will prepare journal entries, manage month-end accounts, and liaise with fund administrators to ensure accurate reporting. This position is perfect for someone passionate about accounting and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment focused on international expansion. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a finance team, preferably as a management accountant.
• Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and US GAAP accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with internal financial framework.
• Ensure invoices are processed and approvals are received.
• Prepare month-end management accounts and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Multi-currency reporting

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Workday

Quickbooks

Job description

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying machine learning to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in machine learning research as well as highly experienced technology and finance professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, too, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.

As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key member of the Voleon Group's management company finance team. The team has a broad mandate and is responsible for managing the books, records, and budgets of the business lines and managing tax filings with external service providers. You will be the second hire to the team, reporting to the Business Manager and will be a vital contributor to the success of the team.

With expected international growth this is an exciting opportunity to join the company and develop a true understanding around industry accounting and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and book journal entries and assist with the build out of the internal financial framework
• Ensure all incoming invoices are received and processed and communicate with internal stakeholders on receiving appropriate approvals
• Prepare month-end management accounts, including monthly reconciliations for internal records, banks, and credit card systems
• Support the team in closing month-end financials statements, including reviewing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Liaise with fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information and accounting records
• Assist in review of associated fund related NAV Packages and Investor Statements
• Review and approve employee expenses in line with company policy
• Prepare out-going invoices in line with contractual service level agreements
• Assist with preparation of the company's financial statements including necessary documentation and responses
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• In addition to the items above, you will also be required to take ownership (with supervision of the Business Manager) in general office management including:
• Organize recurring office events and annual office parties in line with office budget
• Communicate with office vendors and oversee general office maintenance
• Stock office supplies in line with office budget and employee requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
• Knowledge of accounting standards (i.e., IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP) and principles
• 2+ years workplace experience in a finance team, preferably as a management accountant
• Understanding of treasury management and multi-currency reporting
• Proficient with enterprise-level accounting software (Workday, Quickbooks preferred)
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy for financial reporting
• Excellent excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ACA/ ACCA Qualification