We are looking for a passionate Part Qualified Accountant to join our growing team. Our Accounts team is based in Windsor but we have offices globally. This role will be working in the finance team assisting the Senior Financial Controller in all aspects of the finance lifecycle. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn alongside your studies.
Responsibilities include:- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
- Process invoices, receipts, and payments
- Manage credit cards
- Reconcile bank statements and company accounts
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare VAT returns
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable
- Assist in payroll processing
- Management of asset registers
- Support and assist with year-end financial audit queries
- Assist in compiling regulatory returns
- Adhere to Financial Conduct Authority Rules and Regulations
- Adhere to all internal policies and procedures
RequirementsQualifications and Education requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in a bookkeeping or similar finance role
- Experience with month-end close work
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations
- Experience supporting payroll processing
- Experience supporting financial audits
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Holds a relevant accounting qualification such as AAT, a bookkeeping certification, or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
- Experience working with auditors, payroll providers, banks, senior finance leadership, and internal budget owners
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Experience preparing VAT returns is a plus
- Experience compiling regulatory returns is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with an extremely high attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Time management and the ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong organizational, numerical, and analytical skills
- Experience with Xero, Sage Intacct, and ADP payroll platforms is a plus
- Experience with CRM software and Monday board is a plus
- Experience with Spotlight consolidation and Flex reporting is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
- Enhanced Health Insurance with Dental, Optical and Mental health benefits.
- Financial support towards qualifications
- Pension
- Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
- Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
- Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
- Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
- Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology. Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Our core company values are;
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
