Junior Accountant

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