Assistant Accountant

4703897
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Competitive day rate

Assistant accountant | Asset management firm

Your new company

A large global investment management firm with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, that aims to provide a range of high-quality services to their clients. The company focusses on fostering a collaborative and curious environment that allows their employees to thrive and grow within their careers

Your new role

The client is seeking a part-qualified assistant accountant to join their finance team for 12 months. Key responsibilities include:
  • Take ownership of month-end processes, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation calculations and journals
  • Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and undertake investigative work to provide commentary and identify issues as needed
  • Act as a point of contact for external auditors, answering queries and providing evidence
  • Assist in preparation of the statutory accounts for FRS102 financial statements and in the preparation of management reporting packs
  • Assist in systems migration from SmartStream to Workday

What you'll need to succeed

  • Part-qualified accountant
  • Two years’ experience completing month-end tasks in Workday (essential)
  • Previous experience assisting with audit
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills

What you'll get in return

  • Long-term contract
  • Central location
  • Working for an established asset management company

What you need to do now


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