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Junior Accountant
- Posted 29 October 2019
- Salary £23000 - £28000 per annum + study support
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceCMJA-2910_1572367493
- Contact NameCelia Matkins
Job description
Junior Accountant opportunity for a graduate with at least one years experience to join a global investment firm. The opportunity offers a structured path for progression, and the selected candidate will be expected to study towards the ACCA/CIMA with the support offered alongside the role.
The Junior Accountant will have responsibility for maintaining complete and accurate accounting records for a number of legal entities, including responsibility for detailed monthly review and analysis of balances.
Responsibilities
- Ensure financial control is applied for all assigned entities
- Maintain complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations for legal entities
- Develop procedures and policies that support the accurate and efficient production of financial results
- Ensure accuracy of data within the general ledger
- Review of general ledger and preparation of non-automated journals
- Assist with the production of monthly consolidated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
- Prepare annual statutory accounts for a number of entities and dealing with local external auditors and directors
- Manage intercompany account
- Prepare departmental reporting packs, including variance analysis and commentary
- Provide support to Group Accountant and Financial Controller during the year end audit
- Assist with the preparation of audit packs to agreed timescales
- Assist with the preparation of operating plans and reforecast
- Upload final approved budget onto Coda
Requirements
- Educated to degree level with strong academics
- 1 years experience minimum
- Practical experience gained within industry preferred but not essential
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, Vlookups, sumifs)
- Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail & strong presentation skills
- Well organised