Group Accountant Part Time

A Group Accountant is required to support the FD of a prestigious investment company based in Central London.  This is a permanent part time role (3 days per week) and will be part of a small finance and operations team responsible for the day-to-day accounting for the UK operating entities.

Job Description:

• Group accountant will report to the Group Finance Director and in addition to accounting will also support with compliance matters
• Maintenance of accounting system (currently SAGE)
• Accounts payable and receivable, including monthly invoicing of clients
• Setting up payments for authorization
• Monitoring of bank accounts
• Preparation and maintenance of documentation of financial procedures
• Production of monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Cash flow monitoring
• Liaising with external accountants/registrars for the production of group and UK year end statutory accounts and tax returns
• Supporting FD in preparation of quarterly board packs
• Supporting the CEO/FD with ad hoc analysis
• Running monthly payroll for UK staff
• Provision of reports to pensions and benefits providers
• Supporting the Compliance Officer (the FD) in the monitoring of compliance procedures
• Support the preparation of FCA returns
• Support preparation of documents for Group Risk & Governance committee
• Attend meeting with group compliance consultants

Person Specification:

• Qualified or part qualified Accountant
• Experience of FCA compliance is beneficial but not essential

Additional Information:

• London based, with potential for some home working
• 3 days per week
• Salary £35-40,000 (full time equivalent)

Please note; Due to the large number of applications that we receive, if you have not had a response within 7 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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