Assistant Accountant | Temporary
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, ec2v 6dn |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4701011_1756801573 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading investment management firm based in London that is responsible for safeguarding and growing assets on behalf of hundreds of thousands of members across multiple industries. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to financial wellbeing, managing over £30 billion in assets, and providing market-leading financial services to its clients.
Your new role The client is seeking a part-qualified assistant accountant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Key responsibilities include:
- Take ownership of month-end processes, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation calculations and journals.
- Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and undertake investigative work to provide commentary and identify issues as needed.
- Act as a point of contact for external auditors, answering queries and providing evidence.
- Assist in the preparation of the statutory accounts for FRS102 financial statements and in the preparation of management reporting packs.
- Other ad hoc responsibilities
What you'll need to succeed
- ACCA or CIMA part-qualified
- Previous experience in a similar role within financial services (ideally investment management)
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
- Background in process improvements with demonstrable results
What you'll get in return
- Working for a highly reputable investment management firm
- Hybrid working
- Competitive salary + benefits
What you need to do now
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