Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

Financial Accountant

Location - Preston
Salary - £30,000 DOE

Simpson Judge are working with a rapidly expanding asset management firm, with offices based in Preston. Reporting to a Financial Controller, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional.

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparation of the monthly management accounts for 2 corporate trading entities within the Group, including all balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings and P&L variance analysis.
- Preparation of the quarterly management accounts for the Regional Venture and Private Equity managed funds.
- Provide assistance in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts; both corporate and funds.
- Prepare information for the annual statutory audit and liaise with auditors throughout the interim and full year audits.
- Support the wider Finance Operations team with both the purchase and sales ledgers.
- Process drawdown notices, distributions and cash investment transfers for the managed funds.
- Provide assistance to the Group Finance team on project and ad hoc work e.g. implementation of a new employee expenses system and migration from Sage 50 to Sage Intaact.

Skills/ Experience:

- Preferably AAT / degree qualified and be studying towards a CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualification.
- Experience within a similar role.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Self-motivated and a strong ability to work collaboratively with different teams across the group.
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- An ability to think methodically and logically with a strong desire to continue learning and developing.
- Able to work efficiently towards meeting targets and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with employees at all levels.
- We are a collaborative company and so it's important that you share our Mercia Core Values (Growth, Focused, Responsive, Knowledgeable, Trusted).
- This role will involve occasional travel to other Mercia office locations, so the ability to travel in this role is a requirement.
- You should have the right to work in the UK.



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