Bookkeeper - London, United Kingdom - Oberon Investments

Oberon Investments

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us:

Oberon Investments Group plc is a financial boutique comprising four divisions: Investment Management, Wealth Planning and Corporate Advisory & Broking and a Custodian.

Oberon Investments Ltd is an FCA authorised investment management firm andSmythe House Limited is an FCA authorised financial planning advisory firm.

At Oberon we believe in a proactive and tailored approach to each client.

Our complimentary services mean that many clients use Oberon for multiple purposes:
we can support private clients in growing their wealth through our investment management division

Oberon Investments; we help raise funds for a private venture or advise and guide them through a business sale or listing through Oberon Capital; and we plan for retirement with Smythe House, our wealth planning and IFA entity. We pride ourselves on service, looking after clients and ensuring they always have direct access to their investment managers and client service teams. Logic Investments provides a unique and extensive range of bespoke and white label services to banks and financial institutions, as well as safe, professional private client services including online execution only dealing, advisory services and discretionary investment management services.

The Position:

Oberon Investment group requires a dedicated book keeper to assist the finance department in day-to-day bookkeeping tasks across the group companies.

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the overall financial health of the organisation

Duties/Areas of Responsibility:

Perform daytoday bookkeeping tasks for clients, including but not limited to, recording financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledgers, and reconciling accounts.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
Collaborate with clients to gather necessary financial information and resolve any discrepancies.
Provide support during audits and tax preparation.
Stay uptodate with industry trends and changes in accounting regulations.
Act in accordance with Consumer Duty Rules (in particular but not limited to Consumer Principle 12, Four Outcomes and Cross-Cutting Rules) which sets higher and clearer standards of consumer protection across financial services and require you and the company to act to deliver good outcomes for customers.
You must adhere to The Conduct Rules which outline the minimum standards of individual behaviour in financial services.
To demonstrate commitment to proactively deliver good outcomes for customers and put customers' interests at the heart of business activities.
Maintain the overall standard the FCA expects firms to adhere to.
Abide by the FCA Individual Conduct rules.
Complete any training assigned by the company
Complete any professional qualifications which are a requirement for your role

Essential Skills & Behaviours:

Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/AAT) and/or possess professional office experience.
Proficient in relevant accounting software (Sage, Iris)
Ideally with a background in financial services and financial advice (e.g. previously worked in a Financial Advice or Investment Management business).
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.
A genuine interest in the investment industry
Strong numerical and analytical skills
An aptitude for working across various IT systems including MS Office
Open and transparent with excellent communication skills
Operates with integrity and behaves honestly
Proactive individual who can work on their own initiative
Effective organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Sets high standards for themselves and strives to excel
Strong collaborative nature and a team player
Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures in force at Oberon Investment Management
Act to deliver good outcomes for the Retail clients
Help Oberon meet its Consumer Duty obligations by acting in good faith towards clients and enabling clients to pursue their financial objectives.
Identify and escalate risks that may result in harm for the clients