Assistant Accountant (10831)

Investec

Assistant Accountant (10831)

Salary Not Specified

Investec, Guildford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f8685a07911e4aa787535b03e1ff8ecc

Full Job Description

As an Assistant Accountant at Investec Capital Solutions you will be involved in various aspects of management and financial accounting tasks.

What will I be doing?

  • Liaising with Operation Team to ensure effective and timely reconciliations of Invoice Discounting Receivables books and Loans book movement

  • Bank reconciliations - multiple currencies

  • Assist with month-end activities such as journals entries, prepayment and accruals

  • Ownership of Accounts Payable activities

  • Liaise with counterparties regarding intercompany transactions

  • Balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate commentary and production of relevant schedules

  • Business Partnering with Operations, Sales, ICS Management and other teams within the company

  • Preparation of the various reports and analysis that the business require each month and addressing any follow up queries

  • Production of quarterly VAT returns and related reporting

  • Preparation of information for the external financial audit

  • Involvement in production of statutory accounts

  • Assisting with the preparation of external reporting to the British Business Bank.

  • Assistance with preparation of a budget on an annual basis reflecting the expected growth in income and costs for the next financial year, liaising with the business as necessary to confirm any changes

  • Assisting in various projects that the ICS Finance department undertakes as and when required

  • Other ad-hoc tasks, as requested.

    Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of tasks.

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel.

  • Team player with a can-do attitude and who always acts with integrity.


  • Any other attributes that would be helpful, but not essential for the role?
  • Understanding of Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending helpful

  • Knowledge of HPD systems (Aquarius/AURA), JD Edwards/Hyperion/Essbase would be advantageous but not essential

    Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work., Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

    Pension

  • Private Medical Cover
    Virtual GP
    Gym Discounts
    Psychologist Service
    Annual Leave
    Life Assurance
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