Financial Accountant Job in Preston, Lancashire

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Financial Accountant Job in Preston, Lancashire

Job Description
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.
* Self-motivated 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

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £28000 – £30000/annum
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