Job Description

Assistant Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Our Fintech client is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, the successful candidate will support general ledger accounting and analysis activities across multiple legal entities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine financial industry expertise with exposure to cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, international work environment. You'll work closely with experienced professionals and major financial institutions, gaining valuable skills and expanding your professional network within the fast-paced fintech sector.
Their solutions enable clients to streamline operations in areas such as portfolio management, trading and order management, compliance, accounting, performance analytics, reporting, and more.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end accruals and prepayments
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions and disposals
• Analyse large volumes of transactions for variance and trend reporting
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and control accounts, and resolve outstanding variances
• Upload balance sheet account reconciliations into the Cadency SOX tool in line with monthly deadlines
• Collaborate with colleagues to address miscoding and process issues
• Support audit queries from PwC
• Contribute to and promote a consistent culture of quality and integrity

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles: double-entry, accruals, and fixed assets
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and controls
• Familiarity with Workday GL is preferred
• AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or Degree qualifications are desirable but not essential