Accountant

Company: JSS
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Location: London
Job Description:

A leading investment and asset management organisation is seeking a motivated Part‑Qualified Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop within a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment, supporting the financial operations of a diverse portfolio of investment funds and corporate entities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance commentaries.
  • Support with quarterly and annual financial reporting across multiple investment vehicles.
  • Maintain accurate general ledger entries, accruals, prepayments and journal postings.

Fund Accounting & Investment Support

  • Support fund accountants with NAV calculations and investor reporting.
  • Assist in monitoring investment performance, cash movements and portfolio valuations.
  • Prepare supporting schedules for audits and fund reviews.

Business Partnering & Commercial Insight

  • Work closely with investment, operations and senior management teams to provide financial insights.
  • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and modelling activities.
  • Build strong internal relationships to support decision‑making across the organisation.

Personal Profile

  • Part‑qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (actively studying).
  • Experience in financial services, asset management, private equity, wealth management, or a similar regulated environment (preferred but not mandatory).
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of management accounting principles.
  • Excel‑proficient with the ability to manipulate and analyse data confidently.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
  • Proactive, detail‑oriented and capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.

What’s on Offer

  • Study support package (exams, study leave and materials).
  • Exposure to a broad range of financial activities and investment structures.
  • Opportunity to progress into a fully‑qualified Accountant role with increasing responsibility.
  • Collaborative culture with strong senior support and development pathways.

London, Hybrid working

Posted: April 9th, 2026