Financial Accountant - Preston, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

Simpson Judge Ltd
Simpson Judge Ltd
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Preston, United Kingdom

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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.
  • Selfmotivated 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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