Senior Assistant Accountant

This role will form part of a team responsible for the Infrastructure business' financial reporting function, providing relevant, accurate and timely financial information at project and fund level. The responsibilities require a close working relationship with other team members, including the Portfolio Director, Portfolio Management team and Fund Management team.

Client Details

Our Client is a leading Global Investment Manager whom manages over US$10bn of equity capital in a number of listed and private funds. With a number of their offices based in London, Australia, South Korea, USA and Hong Kong, our client is a global leader in the Investment World.

Description

Preparation of financial reporting:

• Preparation and/or review of cash books and accounting journals for quarterly management accounts and statutory accounts

• Quarterly and year end close processes, including reconciliation of balance sheet items

• Providing support for the preparation of quarterly reporting packs for the Board of Directors

• Preparation and submission of VAT and other regulatory returns

Cash management and treasury:

• Weekly updating of cash flow forecasts and identifying funding requirements, including drawdowns and repayments of the fund's debt facility

• Invoice preparation and management

• Assisting with the establishment of bank accounts in line with business policy

• Executing FX hedging in line with fund policy

• Liaising with banks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Ad hoc duties:

• Ad hoc

• Incorporation of new companies

• Working with the Fund Manager, Portfolio Director and wider InfraRed business to identify efficiencies and process improvements

Profile

• Technical accounting knowledge: University educated or AAT qualified
  
• Proven bookkeeping capability - exposure to debits and credit
• Early on in your ACCA, CIMA or equivalent studies
  
• Good working knowledge of Excel
  
• Knowledge of SUN GL or equivalent
  
• Organised, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
  
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills / flexible 'can do' approach
  
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  

Job Offer

A market leading salary and benefits package, including study support, with a globally recognised Global Investment Manager.