Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable

Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable London, England

InfraRed Capital Partners
Full Time London, England 21000 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

InfraRed is an international investment manager, investing in infrastructure which contribute positively to society and support the transition to a net zero future. Over the past 30 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer and custodian of core infrastructure, renewable energy and real estate assets that play a vital role in supporting sustainable communities. It operates worldwide from offices in London, New York, Sydney and Seoul. With around 170 professionals, it manages in excess of US$12bn of equity capital in multiple private and listed funds, primarily for institutional investors across the globe.

At InfraRed, a long-term, sustainability-led mindset is essential to delivering lasting success, and this mindset directs its assessment and management of the Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aspects of its business. InfraRed has been a signatory of the Principles of Responsible Investment since 2011 and has been awarded triple A+ score in the 2020 review (relating to the 2019 assessment period). It is also a member of the Net Zero Asset Manager’s Initiative, a certified CarbonNeutral® company* and is a TCFD supporter.

InfraRed is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

For more information go to www.ircp.com


Job Purpose

To support the Finance function, through running an effective accounts payable and expense process, as well as other team support to ensure accurate and up to date financial reporting.


Key Job Responsibilities

Management accounting support:

  • Running the accounts payable function to ensure all expenses are paid and accounted for correctly in a timely manner through use of multiple systems:
  • V1 to capture and obtain approval for all invoices
  • SUN to record and settle invoices through the creation of payment files
  • B4B to maintain supplier bank details and setting up payments.
  • Preparation of monthly bank journals and reconciling all bank balances on at least a weekly basis.
  • Oversee expense approvals and ensure correct postings and recharges of expenses through use of Concur.
  • Supporting the finance team through preparation of various accounting schedules.
  • Assisting in preparation of raising and processing of invoices
  • Making bank payments as prescribed by other team members and ensuring they are recorded correctly in our accounting systems
  • Posting journals for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and other items as agreed.
  • Maintaining V1 and Concur systems to ensure users are correctly set up and liaising with software providers where required to resolve issues.

Cash management and bank account administration

  • Cash management – ensure all bank accounts are sufficiently funded at all times. Drawing down from liquidity funds as and when necessary.
  • Oversee the opening of new bank accounts, ensuring they are compliant with our policies and liaising with HSBC bank to ensure this is done effectively.
  • Adding/removing users, amending access and resolving banking platform issues across the business,


Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior experience of an accounts payable role with a professional or financial services organisation
  • Technical accounting knowledge – AAT qualified or working towards AAT
  • Interest in studying for ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (study support provided)
  • Organised, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
  • Good working knowledge of Excel
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills / flexible ‘can do’ approach
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Knowledge of SUN GL or equivalent is preferred


*In accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. Further information is available at https://carbonneutral.com/ the-carbonneutral-protocol

Don’t meet every single requirement listed? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InfraRed we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this, or another role.

Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable
InfraRed Capital Partners

www.ircp.com
London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
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