Assistant Accountant

Investment Management, London, Hybrid (4 days in office)

£35-45,000

Assistant Accountant | Investment Management | £35,000 - £45,000 | London / Hybrid (4 days in office)

We are collaborating with an established investment firm that is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its team. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of financial information. They are looking for a collaborative individual who is comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders.

Your role:

• Accounts payable & receivable management including processing of supplier invoices and entering payments to online banking platforms
• Managing profit & loss ledgers, balance sheet and control accounts
• Preparing quarterly management accounts and reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Involvement in the preparation of annual financial statements
• Liaising with HMRC and other statutory bodies as and when required
• Continuous review of accounting procedures

Your skills & qualifications:

• Studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years finance experience (ideally within Investment Management or Financial Services)
• Great interpersonal skills for communicating with team members and stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills and double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates that need to be sponsored now or in the future (ie on post study work visa's). If you have relevant experience, fit the above criteria, and are looking for an exciting, rewarding, and challenging role, please apply today by sending an updated copy of your CV.

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles. We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to. We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates who fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.