<p><strong>London | £40,000-£45,000 + excellent discretionary bonus | on-site working</strong></p><p>Robert Half Financial Services are recruiting for an <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to join the finance team of a highly successful quantitative investment firm in London.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their accounting career. Alongside the fundamentals of management accounts, financial reporting and reconciliations, you'll get exposure to automation, financial systems, data and process improvement within a highly analytical environment.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll take responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities, including:</p><ul><li>Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial statements</li><li>Preparing accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Analysing financial information to support decision-making</li><li>Assisting with general ledger accounting, journals and reconciliations</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Providing occasional cover across AP and AR</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and maintaining appropriate financial controls</li><li>Identifying opportunities to automate and improve recurring finance processes</li><li>Using tools such as Excel, Python, SQL or VBA to improve data handling and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>This would suit someone who has <strong>recently started their career in accounting</strong> and wants considerably broader exposure than a traditional junior accounting position.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>A strong mathematical or analytical background, whether at school or university</li><li>Some practical exposure to accounting or audit, whether through employment, an internship or similar experience</li><li>An interest in working towards ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong Excel skills and an interest in using technology to make finance more efficient</li><li>Exposure to Python, SQL, VBA or similar tools would be particularly useful</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The confidence to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues, including senior stakeholders within the company</li><li>A genuine interest in <strong>accountancy - this is not a bridge to front office roles</strong></li></ul><p>You don't need to arrive as a finished accountant. More important is that you're numerate, intellectually curious, conscientious and keen to learn.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£40,000-£45,000 base salary</li><li>Excellent discretionary bonus</li><li>Opportunity to pursue a professional accounting qualification</li><li>Exposure to accounting, financial analysis, automation and systems from an early stage</li><li>A role within a sophisticated, technology-led investment environment, working as part of a top tier finance team with significant opportunities for development and progression</li><li>Genuine scope to improve processes rather than simply inherit them</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuOTQ0ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.</li><li>Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26K + Study + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgxOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">