Assistant Accountant

Ocorian

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionFund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & ComplianceWe help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.Job DescriptionTo accurately process accounting records and be trained to prepare simple financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s).Main ResponsibilitiesConduct the following within prescribed deadlines:Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accountsPrepare and post accounts payables and receivables, loans and bank transactions for the portfolio of clients assigned to the teamCreation or amendments of any cards for suppliers or loans.Perform bank, investment and any other reconciliationsAssist with the preparation of client VAT returns and other basic Tax ReturnsProvide additional bookkeeping and accounting support to Client Accounting staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to timePrepare simple annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and management accounts from the accounting records of the client entitiesProvide accounting service to clients in various jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group.Other ResponsibilitiesProtect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on Ocorian, its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Ocorian, its employees and its clients.Comply with all information security policies, procedures and guidelines in place at Ocorian to ensure information security.#LI-PB1QualificationsCompleted ACCA Level 2 and/or having first degree in accounting fieldKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceMinimum of 2 years accounting experienceAbility to learn NAV, Efront systems and Value Financials softwareAbility to learn UK GAAP and IFRS as well as any other relevant accounting frameworkCompetenciesExcellent team playerStrong communication skillFlexible, energetic and enthusiasticAmbitious to learn and be challengedDetailed orientedCommitted to quality and delivering on timeOrganisedEffective problem solverAdditional InformationAll staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:
  • We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
  • We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
  • We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
  • We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
  • We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

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