Temp Management Accountant

Your new company
This company is a leading banking group in Europe that focusses on creating sustainable investment returns for their clients, seeking a temporary accountant to work within their asset management team
Your new role
The client is seeking a proactive and considerate experienced accountant to join their Asset Management team, reporting to the CFO of the UK entities. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with preparation of month-end cost reporting for the UK, including input to budget packs with detailed sub-divisional variance analysis
• Assisting with the preparation of reporting for Group Management Reporting, to support the Group Management Reporting process, and provide additional reporting as required on aspects of costs, accruals and accounts payable
• Performing static data review to ensure this key data set is accurate and relevant.
• Assisting with Ad hoc queries from the Finance team as well as other key stakeholders.
• Processing invoices, journal entries and other GL transactions as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified/actively working towards an accounting qualification
• Prior experience working in Financial Services, Asset Management or Investment Banking environment is essential
• Software skill set: understanding of Oracle Cloud or other major ERP system + proficient in key aspects of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Driven to improve performance to deliver to a high standard, outperform competitors and create strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure
• Able to respond to situations using rational decision-making and problem-solving skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate
• Flexible working
• Opportunities for professional development through exposure to global projects
• Inclusive work environment

What you need to do now
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