Corporate Accountant - Investment Management - FTC

Wainwright Shaw Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview

Corporate Accountant Investment Management 12 month Fixed Term Contract Corporate Accountant - Investment Management (12 month FTC) ACA / ACCA / CIMA / Management Accounts / Financial Accounts / FCA / CASS / VAT / TAX The Company Niche and developing West End based Investment Manager with a local focus and global reach. The role As Corporate Accountant working on a minimum 12 month Fixed Term Contract you will report to the Finance Director. A senior member of the Finance team you will mentor and develop 3 accountants, this will involve supervising and assisting in the production of monthly management accounts for c10 entities. The role is hands-on and requires preparing budget variance analysis and detailed cashflows. Preparing and monitoring KPIs you will ensure postings in the system are up to date including bank reconciliations, journal postings, revaluations and that balances are cleared down regularly. Liaising with entity management, auditors and tax advisors you will prepare VAT returns, tax computation and audited annual financial statements. Assisting with FCA CASS reporting, you will interact closely with other teams in the company and respond to ad hoc queries. The requirements A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) - essential - with 1-2 years' PQE (minimum), you should possess strong IT skills including Excel up to Pivot table level and knowledge of Sage would be advantageous. Some Financial Services exposure is strongly preferred as is previous accounts preparation. Accuracy, attention to detail and a solid understanding of accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations are expected.