A leading financial services business is looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join its Group Finance team on an interim basis for the next 6-7 months.
The role will take ownership of the preparation of statutory and consolidated financial statements and the associated year-end external audit process.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of statutory and consolidated group accounts for a number of UK entities.
Prepare and update financial statements, disclosures and supporting workpapers in line with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
Manage the audit process and act as a key contact for external auditors.
Research technical accounting issues and prepare clear accounting papers and recommendations.
Coordinate inputs from Finance, Tax, Legal and other stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
Identify and resolve accounting, reporting and audit issues proactively.
Ensure all reporting and audit deliverables are accurate, well documented and review-ready.
About You
Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
Strong hands-on experience preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements.
Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
Proven experience managing external audits
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
Able to work autonomously and take ownership of deliverables.
Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Financial services or asset management experience would be advantageous.
Our client is a sizeable Private Equity investor based in central London. They are offering someone a great chance to join their fund accounting team for the next 9 months. You don’t require prior experience. Someone newly/recently qualified out of practice/audit with a positive, can-do attitude, is required
The Role:
Preparation of quarterly management accounts for an allocation of funds and associated reporting of financial information to clients
Preparation of annual statutory fund accounts for an allocation of funds under UK and US GAAP and liaising with external auditors to ensure timely sign-off
Calculating fund calls and distributions and managing third party administrator to ensure these are distributed to investors on a timely basis
Working closely with the internal Treasury (supporting pro-active cash flow and external debt facility management) and Tax functions (supporting UK/US compliance reporting and deal/fund structuring issues)
Supporting deal teams on investment transactions followed by timely and accurate accounting and administration in investment administration system (Investran)
Preparation of fund performance data reporting as required by investors and client services teams
Performing quarterly, unquoted investment valuations under the IPEV guidelines
Review private debt investment valuations produced by external provider
Pro-actively lead and drive continuous improvement in line with growth and ambitions of wider business
Taking ownership for managing certain key finance processes
Requirements:
Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Be immediately available or available at short notice
Have a positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills
Have excellent, all-round, communication skills
This TOP Private Equity firm is looking for a dynamic and skilled Team Assistant to join and provide essential support to the Infrastructure team. The role will see you working with an supporting the existing EA. The role has the possibility of going permanent, however it will be an ongoing temp position for at least 3 – 6months.
Job Purpose: As the Team Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within their large and incredibly busy team. Your responsibilities will include:
First point of contact for visiting clients
Scheduling and organising meeting spaces and any catering arrangements as required.
Handling office tasks such as photocopying, printing, scanning, and binding documents.
Managing incoming calls and directing them appropriately.
Facilitating courier services for local and international deliveries.
Assisting with expense reporting.
Inputting business card details into our database.
Arranging restaurant bookings for business-related events.
Providing daily support to the Team, including liaising with IT and office management.
Assisting with new employee on-boarding processes.
Specialised Business and Technical Knowledge required:
You will have proven experience and understanding of the significance of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills to overcome challenges efficiently.
Exhibit strong organisational abilities to manage tasks effectively.
Displaying motivation and a proactive approach to work.
Embracing a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a helpful demeanor.
Proven experience working in and supporting a busy and constantly evolving Team.
Key attributes:
Flexiblity, resilience, problem solving, solutions orientated, meticulous attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
Proven experience in a similar administrative role, within Financial Services ideally.
Whilst there is hybrid working within the firm, this comes into effect after 6mths.
TOP P. E. firm are looking for a dynamic and skilled Junior/Team Assistant to join the ranks and provide essential support to their Executive Assistant and team members. This could suit a 2nd jobber – someone with up to a year’s experience within Professional Services.
Job Purpose: As a Team Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within their large and dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include:
Welcoming and assisting clients with professionalism and courtesy.
Organizing meeting spaces and catering arrangements as needed.
Handling office tasks such as photocopying, printing, scanning, and binding documents.
Managing incoming calls and directing them appropriately.
Facilitating courier services and managing postage for local and international deliveries.
Utilizing booking systems to schedule meetings efficiently.
Assisting with expense reporting and maintaining accurate records.
Inputting business card details into our database.
Arranging restaurant bookings for business-related events.
Providing daily support to the Team, including liaising with IT and office management.
Assisting with new employee onboarding processes.
Specialized Business and Technical Knowledge:
Understanding the significance of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Demonstrating problem-solving skills to overcome challenges efficiently.
Exhibiting strong organizational abilities to manage tasks effectively.
Displaying motivation and a proactive approach to work.
Embracing a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a helpful demeanor.
Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience in a similar administrative role, preferably within a financial or professional environment.
TOP P.E. firm are looking for a dynamic and skilled Team Assistant to join the ranks and provide essential support to thier Executive Assistant and team members.
Job Purpose: As a Team Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within their large and dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include:
Welcoming and assisting clients with professionalism and courtesy.
Organizing meeting spaces and catering arrangements as needed.
Handling office tasks such as photocopying, printing, scanning, and binding documents.
Managing incoming calls and directing them appropriately.
Facilitating courier services and managing postage for local and international deliveries.
Utilizing booking systems to schedule meetings efficiently.
Assisting with expense reporting and maintaining accurate records.
Inputting business card details into our database.
Arranging restaurant bookings for business-related events.
Providing daily support to the Team, including liaising with IT and office management.
Assisting with new employee onboarding processes.
Specialized Business and Technical Knowledge:
Understanding the significance of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Demonstrating problem-solving skills to overcome challenges efficiently.
Exhibiting strong organizational abilities to manage tasks effectively.
Displaying motivation and a proactive approach to work.
Embracing a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a helpful demeanor.
Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience in a similar administrative role, preferably within financial or professional environments.
EA for Investor Relations Team – essential that you have previous proven experience in the Finance sector (preferably P.E.) and are happy to support a large team – some of course self-sufficient. The role will commence as 5 days in the office but then will go down to 3 after the ‘probation’ time-frame.
Fantastic team requires an EA to support MDs and their team in Investor Relations at this Top Tier Private Equity firm based in stunning Mayfair offices. The team are great, and this is to replace their EA who was there for many years. Duties will include:-
Diary and travel management
Inputting data into a CRM
Liaising with respective and existing clients
Booking client entertainment and assisting with organising events
Lots more besides
You will need to have excellent M/S Office skills, be a team player and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Temp to permanent opportunity – SME Private Equity Firm – West End
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a hugely successful/reputable firm as their ‘Junior Assistant’. This is a newly created role, and you will be involved with anything and everything so ability to learn a huge amount is apparent. Duties may include:-
Meeting and greeting and looking after guests.
Assisting Office Manager with suppliers and ensuring office is running smoothly.
Assisting EA’s with tasks, booking lunches, travel etc.
Assisting with the organisation of Board meetings/Events etc.
Research and a lot more besides
If you are at the beginning of your journey and want to join a firm with the potential to grow and progress then do get in touch soonest.
Ongoing temp role – beyond Christmas. Administrator to assist EA to Founder/CEO – to start ASAP
Lovely firm in West End are looking for an approachable, helpful and positive assistant to join them soonest. You will need to have excellent M/S Office skills, great interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. You will enjoy a variety of tasks and will also assist welcoming guests to the office, managing incoming calls and dealing with them in the appropriate manner. You will be personable and efficient, process driven!
The role will be busy and varied to include duties such as:-
Ensuring documents are carefully prepared / printed / presented.
Printing, scanning, filing §
Support with preparing documents for meetings and presentations.
Assisting with accounting functions to include the preparation and processing expenses, purchase orders, checking invoices and banking cheques.
