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Company Profile - Global Financial Services Group
Our client is a leading global financial services group with a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

Their expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable them to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to their clients, communities and planet.

They have specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling them to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Merchant Banking.

This is an unmissable opportunity for a bright, ambitious and business-savvy graduate to kick-start their career within a top tier financial services business. If you have a passion for finance and strong communication skills this Finance Assistant opportunity in London is for you!

Job description – Finance Assistant
This Finance Assistant role in London is ideal for a recent graduate looking to begin their career in accounting, and as well as providing exposure to different elements of the Finance function, it also includes the opportunity to be supported in studying for an accounting qualification.

The team consists experienced accounting professionals, whose primary responsibility is the production of the group’s monthly management accounts, the management & co-ordination of the groups Budget and Forecast processes, providing Finance support to the global heads of the Group Support Functions and ad hoc financial analysis.

This candidate will gain experience and exposure to all facets of the group’s finance function. Most importantly, this person will be eager to enter into a fast-paced and collaborative environment where there is great room for progression and development!

Key responsibilities - Finance Assistant
In this Finance Assistant job in London, you'll be involved in:

Financial management of the group’s IT Shared Service entity

• Providing assistance to the IT Shared Service Finance Manager with Prepayment and Fixed Asset management and reporting; liaison with external auditors; periodic cash flow forecasting and monitoring

Co-ordinating the group’s Global Contract for Supplying Group Services

• Maintaining and managing access to the Group Services SharePoint
• Co-ordinating the renewal of the Global Service Agreements including the updating of allocation keys

Global Support Function reporting and planning process

• Assist with Quarterly Actual, Forecast and Budget Support Function reporting, including identification and issuance of expense variances and explanations from the local Finance teams
• Running the quarterly Intercompany reconciliation reports for the Support Functions and reviewing with the Finance Business Partner for Support

Group Month end entity review process

• Reviewing month pack submissions in the Group consolidation system
• Preparing the monthly headcount upload file for review by the Group Management Accountant

Data Quality Management

• Responsible for processing data reconciliations, for example:
  • Between the general ledger and the data warehouse
  • Bank counterparties
  • Travel and expenses system (Concur)

Job requirements - Finance Assistant

• At least a 2:1 or above from a top university, ideally within Finance, Accounting or related fields
• Some commercial experience within a finance or accounting related position
• Experience of reviewing and manipulating data would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable speaking to more senior individuals within the group
• Stellar grasp of Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and time management
• A proactive and problem-solving attitude

Benefits of the job - Finance Assistant

• Great starting basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA and similar)
• Lovely offices in Bank
• Clear career progression path
• Working alongside and being mentored by top industry professionals