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Assistant Accountant

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, London
Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum + Study + Bonus
Closing date
Apr 2, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Working in the London finance team of this well establish leading European private equity house, you will be part of the team that has oversight for fund and corporate accounting activities.

This role provides the foundation for the effective running of the tam and comprises a wide range of financial activities and is an excellent career opportunity for a committed accountant within the private equity sector.

Client Details

A leading Private Equity house with over 15 billion euros invested across 30+ businesses since its establishment. Based in Central London. Team of 6 in Finance.

Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your role will be broad and include:

  • Banking and treasury including maintaining cashbooks and preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Management of expenses
  • Prepare and reconcile supplier payments
  • Payments runs and approvals
  • Preparation of advisory fee and cost recharges
  • Aged receivables reporting control and debtor management
  • Day to day responsibility for sales and purchase ledgers
  • Accounts up to trial balance level
  • VAT returns monthly
  • Assist in the preparation of annual audit files
  • Supporting the team with budgeting and forecasting
  • Assisting with quarterly reporting packs
  • Ad hoc duties as and when required

Profile

Strong academics are essential - you must have a 1st class of 2.1 degree from a redbrick university and have strong A Levels grades (A and B grades).

You must have some previous accounting experience either via a placement year or post graduation and be comfortable with transactional finance elements.

Profiles from candidates with Financial Services or Professional Services experience preferred. Applications from Big Four Audit candidates also welcomed.

Commitment to studying for the ACCA, CIMA or ACA essential.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package including generous discretionary bonus. Full study support for the accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).

Company

When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

 

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