Assistant Accountant

Investigo are working with a renowned private equity fund administrator to assist with a number of opportunities for aspiring accountants to join their London office as an Assistant Accountant. You will be a key member of the team, developing your knowledge and experience servicing the needs of a diverse portfolio of clients with a clear career progression pathway

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing complete management accounts with supporting documentation
• Preparing and posting journals for all accounting transactions in to the SUN accounting software
• Preparing bank reconciliations
• Preparing bank payments and preparing the related checks and support
• Preparing quarterly investor reports
• Preparing the VAT returns
• Preparing investor, notices and calculations for capital calls, partnership capital accounts and distributions
• Preparing responses to investor queries
• Preparation and support of various other financial or fund administration tasks
• Where applicable, leadership and training for newer members of staff and Trainee Accountants
• In addition to the duties listed above, the individual may be requested to perform other ad hoc duties as requested and as experience is gained.

Technical Knowledge / Skills Required

• Interest in reporting and other accounting challenges faced by Fund Managers
• A desire to build and progress a career within the professional services industry
• Professional accounting work experience - typically around 1+ years is desired
• The ability to be able to account for simple accounting transactions
• Be able to build lasting, professional and effective client and team relationships
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, professionally and clearly in verbal and written communications
• Have the drive to take ownership and responsibility for the quality and activity of their output and the team's
• Be organised and able to work to tight and competing deadlines
• Have excellent numeracy skills
• Have a great attention to detail
• Be interested in or interested in continuing their ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Be educated to degree level (2:1 and above desirable)

If you would be interested in being considered for this position please contact James Owen @ Investigo by replying to this post with your latest CV and contact details.