KennedyPearce are recruiting for a Management Accountant to work for a large Private Equity firm based in London, 6 months contract with the review to extend, paying £250-300 a day.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days in the office.

Main duties include

Acting as a key contact across the business for all relevant funds

Managing day-to-day operations (payments / journals / reconciliations / queries / deliverables)

Support for and management of team of accountants

Management of cash and timely billing of fees

Preparation and Review of NAVs and Management Accounts including cash flows

Management of fund audits and support for other (group) audits

Due diligence and analysis for external advisors and research houses

Bank covenant reporting

Review of quarterly investor statements

Driving business improvements where appropriate

Systems and project work as required

Other ad-hoc work as required

Role requirements

Candidates must be qualified accountants

This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant with an audit background looking to move into a commercial finance role.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an attention to detail.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to maintain quality of work with tight deadlines.

Proven team player with strong relationship building skills