Financial Assistant

Our Client, a Fund Manager in Infrastructure, based in the City of London, are looking for a Finance Assistant to be a key member of the Corporate Finance team. This is an exciting role within a fast-growing, successful business and has significant potential to grow with the company. Offering full study support for the ACA, this is the perfect opportunity for a 2020 graduate, looking for a structured development route.

Key Accountabilities

• Processing and posting of payments and expenses;
• Raising and posting of deal/ project related sales invoices / intra-group recharges and cash receipts;
• Monitoring receivables and highlighting recoverability issues;
• Monitoring of aged debtors and creditor for balances relating to designated Funds;
• Assist with the reconciliation of other Group balances relating to designated Funds
• Resolving ad-hoc project queries.
• Daily cash review to ensure sufficient cash for various payment commitments;
• Performing regular bank reconciliations;
• Posting all cash payments and receipts to the accounting system.
• Review of all VAT allocation of all invoices;
• Reconciliation of VAT control accounts on Sun;
• Timely payment and posting of VAT payable;
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit files and financial statements;
• Assist with compiling supporting documents for year-end audits.

Role Requirements

• Strong degree level, A levels and GCSE's
• University placement year OR 3-6 months experience in a finance function
• Studying towards Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA)
• Quick learner, with confidence to work independently and efficiently
• Diligent work ethic and ability to prioritise the processing of large volumes of transactions
• Strong excel skills and keen attention to detail
• Team player with excellent organisational skills
• Good telephone manner and written skills