About Us Basset & Gold is a young and innovative London-based investment company. Our mission is to create investment opportunities that are easy to understand, transparent and that continuously control risk while maintaining market-leading returns. Due to our rapid expansion we are constantly looking for enthusiastic, professional and hard - working people who think outside the box and who finish projects and tasks in a timely manner. At Basset & Gold we believe that our people are the greatest asset of the company and that is why we like to invest and help them achieve their ambitions whether that is climbing Everest, buying a house or learning new skills - you decide and we'll help you get there The Role We are looking for a finance professional for the role of Accounts Assistant initially with the potential of developing into an Assistant Financial Controller. The role is initially for 6 months with a view of becoming a full-time position. You will be directly reporting to the Group Financial Controller. Key Duties and Responsibilities - Reconcile incoming investment accounts - Reconcile outgoing redemption and interest payments - Handle incoming and outgoing investors' cheques - Process batch payments for investors, salaries and expenses - Intercompany recharges - Maintain supplier ledger and make payments - Monthly payroll run using MoneySoft, experience of MoneySoft will be advantageous but not necessary - Reconcile credit/prepaid cards expenditure - Monthly accruals of interest receivable and payable - Preparation of monthly Management Information pack - Assistance in preparation and monitoring of budget and forecast - Preparation and submission of quarterly withholding tax report to HMRC - Assistance in preparation of audit - Record keeping (electronic and physical) - Other ad hoc duties Requirements - Part qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAEW or CIMA at intermediate level or AAT fully qualified) - Financial services industry experience in a similar role is desirable. - Knowledge of QuickBooks would be advantageous. Hours of Work: Core hours are 8.30am - 5.30pm; however, flexibility is required to meet essential business deadlines.