Assistant Accountant – Financial Services recruitment

The Opportunity:

Our client handles the fund accounting for a diverse portfolio of customers. You will be working closely with the Team Leader and will be responsible for producing the accounts and handling the day to day administration for a number of investment funds, attending relevant client meetings and perform weekly bank reconciliations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• The ideal candidate will have all round accounts preparation experience within an accountancy practice

• ACCA or CIMA or have equivalent experience (please bear in mind that our client will not consider finalist!)

• Experience of providing financial information for review

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable communicating with individuals at senior levels

• Can do attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines and working under pressure

• To be considered for this role you must also have a strong record of academic achievement , 2.1 or better in relevant subject (Accountancy, maths, economics etc); strong A levels

• Intermediate Excel skills

Desired

• Knowledge of the industry is desirable but not essential

• Advanced Excel skills

Permanent

Location: London

Salary: competitive + excellent benefits package