Senior Accountant - Private Equity
Tiger Recruitment · London, England ·
Job Description Senior Accountant Mayfair, London - on-site every day Permanent £ Overview A global Private Equity firm are looking for a Senior Accountant to take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations within their London office.
The role will ensure timely processing of transactions, compliance with statutory requirements and the production of month-end and year-end financial information. Responsibilities. Manage Purchase Ledger, including processing supplier invoices, payment runs, account maintenance and query resolution.
Manage Sales Ledger, including monthly portfolio company recharges, reconciliations and intercompany postings. Maintain cash books and banking, process payments and complete regular bank reconciliations. Process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll Cloud, including PAYE submissions and HMRC compliance.
Support month-end management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and reporting through to Trial Balance. Prepare and analyse employee expense reports and maintain accurate intercompany records.
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and support FCA regulatory reporting, including RegData and ICARA requirements. Liaise with external Compliance consultants and legal advisers to ensure regulatory obligations are met.
Support the annual external audit, preparing schedules, documentation and responding to auditor queries. Prepare and submit annual PSA and P11D returns, along with tax reconciliations and related compliance requirements.
Profile: Ideally AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent A minimum of 5 years finance and accounting experience in a similar standalone role. Previous experience gained in Private Equity or Financial Services will be highly beneficial.
Experience with month-end accounting, Trial Balance preparation and external audits. Good understanding of UK payroll, PAYE, VAT and HMRC reporting requirements. Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills, together with knowledge of Sage.
Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work independently. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Tiger Recruitment is B Corp Certified, which means that we've been verified as meeting B Lab's high standards for social and environmental impact.
REF: JL201919 Tiger is B Corp Certified. We are part of a global movement of businesses committed to improving social and environmental conditions around the world.