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KennedyPearce are partnering with a prestigious education and events company based in London. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join the London team on a full-time basis, up to 3 days in the office. The ideal candidate will support the finance department with day-to-day tasks, ensuring smooth financial operations. The nature of the work dictates that there will be extremely busy periods (particularly May-August) and with it comes a positive team spirit with everyone working together towards a common goal. Key Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Finance Manager, your duties will include but are not limited to: Processing the weekly BACS payment run Processing the weekly international payments Daily bank reconciliation Recording incoming payments Processing invoices, expense claim forms and other payment requests Processing invoice and credit card payments to Xero Processing refunds Creating and editing invoices as required Reconciling Petty Cash Various finance team projects Supporting the business with ad-hoc requests over the busy season. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations Person Specification Skills and Experience Required Minimum four years experience within a similar role. Ability to self-motivate and work independently. High attention to detail with excellent data input accuracy. Good communication and IT skills are essential. Experience with Xero would be beneficial Well organised with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Understanding of project codes/cost-centres for expense coding. Applicants are required to hold the relevant visas/work permits.

A fast-growing gaming and entertainment group is looking for a Financial Accountant who will be responsible for a broad range of accounting tasks and provide essential support in financial reporting, budgeting, and general ledger management. This role is ideal for a proactive self-starter working towards their professional accounting qualification and looking to gain comprehensive experience in various aspects of accounting. This is a remote role for candidates based in Malta. The Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant are: Prepare financial statements and management reports. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries. Manage invoicing, payments, and supplier reconciliations. Assist with VAT returns, audits, and compliance. Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making. Drive process improvements and financial controls. The Successful Financial Accountant will be: Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2-3 years' experience. Proficient in Xero and advanced in Excel. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Effective communicator and team player. Adaptable, proactive, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, creative industry and wants to play a key role in scaling an ambitious company.

Our client, a member of the London Metal Exchange, is looking for a qualified accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate wanting to gain experience within Financial Services from a Top 30 practice. The role is onsite with a competitive pension and benefits. Primary Objective of the Role * Oversee the daily financial operations of the company, including reviewing and managing accounting entries. * Regularly compile and present financial reports (including profit and loss, resources, liquidity, etc.) on both a daily and monthly basis. * Generate detailed assessments of the company's financial results, comparing performance with prior periods, budget, and forecasts. This includes providing insightful commentary on business trends and helping produce reports for senior management when required. * Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports as required by the FCA. * Assist with the preparation and submission of corporate tax and VAT returns. Financial Risk Oversight * Ensure adherence to FCA regulatory requirements, including capital and financial reporting obligations. * Track cash balances and manage rolling cash flow projections to guarantee the company maintains sufficient liquidity at all times. * Ensure all record-keeping complies with the standards set by both internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies. * Maintain strong relations with external auditors and address any recommendations or findings they provide. Key Responsibilities * Develop and produce financial reports for business leadership, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with the Head of Finance and Board expectations. * Manage the company's financial resource requirements and liquidity, ensuring optimal levels are maintained. * Prepare monthly financial statements and annual accounts, ensuring they comply with statutory regulations and accounting standards. * Develop and update finance and accounting policy manuals. * Assist in the preparation of company budgets, and track and assess progress towards achieving them. * Coordinate with external auditors for the auditing of books, records, and financial statements, including those required for statutory and regulatory compliance. Requirements * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA). * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * 5-10 years of experience within the financial services industry or auditing experience at leading international accounting firms.

KennedyPearce are hiring a Senior Management Accountant for a fast-growing TV and film company based in London. The Management Accountant will be primarily responsible for ensuring the delivery of the monthly/quarterly management accounts for Group Entities, which are key to ensuring the timely delivery of the Group's internal and external Financial Reporting obligations. This role will be based 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. You will be joining a highly successful team with some great exposure. The Management Accountant will report directly to the Group Finance Manager. Typical Tasks Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for entities and consolidated group Month end journal analysis and posting to the accounting system Periodic reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Assisting with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and audit Assisting with quarterly reporting to external stakeholders - private equity and banks Leading on the Groups Monthly Budget vs Actual Cost Reporting Assisting with the Groups Accounts Receivable function Candidate attributes Degree 2.1 or above in a relevant field ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified 5+ years' experience in finance Experience preparing management accounts, audit, group consolidation and statutory accounts Knowledge of IFRS Highly competent manipulating data in Microsoft Excel and using different accounting systems Enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment