Financial Reporting Accountant

Equifind have partnered a successful wealth manager who are seeking to hire a newly qualified Accountant (ACA) to report to the FC, working within a sociable and driven team.The company is a listed and 350 people in office, the HQ is London but they have global offices/ operations and are in the office 3 days a week, by Liverpool Street.Overview of the role:As the Wealth manager gears up for this growth the role is a new addition to the team. The Accountant can therefore shape and mould the role. The role will be hands on, helping cover AP/AR, to month end, management accounts, stats prep, VAT and financial reporting.The team is to be 12 persons overall, so you will get cradle to grave experience, ideal for a first move out of practice. You will report to the FC and work closely with the CFO.

Job Description

Finance Operations and financial reporting:Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely financial records.Assist in the month-end management accounts and year-end closing processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines and accounting principles.Oversee and review the process for completing global VAT returns.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and answer inquiries related to financial transactions.Assist in the coordination and support of external audits, liaising with auditors and providing necessary documentation and explanations. Schedules and audit queries.Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations based on analysis.Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance system efficiencies, and improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.Provide ad hoc projects and support to the wider teams as and when required.

Requirements

The new Accountant ideally will be an ACA qualified accountantA minimum of three experience - an audit/practice firm desiredStrong Excel skills essentialVery strong analytical skills and attention to detailA high level of determination, willingness and flexibility to deliver to a high standard against tight deadlineBe able to present financial data to a high standard in a clear and concise formatCollaborates across the organisation by communicating regularly and consistently to peersWhat’s On Offer:£60,000-65,000 base salary, dependent on experienceAnnual bonus30 days annual leaveAuto-enrolement into company pension schemeHybrid working, flexible environment