Assistant Accountant - Investments
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4122 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Altum Consulting is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants, Fund accountant index entry; investment portfolio accounting could be professional accounting work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
We are pleased to be partnering with Paul Hamlyn Foundation to recruit an Assistant Accountant - Investments on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the UK's largest independent grant-making foundations, using its resources to support social change and work towards a more just and equitable society.
This role will take responsibility for much of the day-to-day accounting relating to the Foundation's investment portfolio, working closely with colleagues in Finance and Investments.
Alongside strong accounting skills and attention to detail, values fit is very important. Paul Hamlyn Foundation is looking for someone who genuinely connects with its commitment to social justice, equality and tackling disadvantage.
Reporting to the Finance Manager - Investments, you will maintain accurate accounting records for the investment portfolio and support the wider finance team where required.
- Maintaining investment fund valuations, updating spreadsheets and posting journals
- Reconciling internal investment records with those held by the Foundation's investment advisers
- Preparing payments and accounting entries for new funds, redemptions and capital calls
- Setting up new investment fund codes within the finance system
- Verifying changes to fund managers' bank details in line with internal procedures
- Monitoring distributions and accounting for investment cash transactions and income
- Maintaining records of outstanding investment commitments
- Reviewing fund documentation and accounting for investment management fees
- Supporting the investment management fee budget
- Preparing monthly cash information and supporting investment portfolio reporting
- Providing records and explanations for the annual audit and year-end accounts
- Helping improve financial controls, systems, processes and templates
This would suit someone who enjoys detailed accounting work, is comfortable handling complex transactions and takes pride in accuracy and good financial control.
- Experience working in an accounting role
- A strong understanding of double-entry accounting
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- Strong Excel skills, including spreadsheet building, SUMIFS and LOOKUPs
- Experience using a finance system
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to process complex transactions accurately
- A methodical and organised approach
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly and build effective working relationships
- A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to support a small team
- A genuine affinity with Paul Hamlyn Foundation's mission and values
Previous investment accounting experience would be useful, although strong underlying accounting knowledge, Excel, accuracy and the ability to learn are more important.
- Salary: c.£45,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
- Location: 5-11 Leeke Street, London WC1X 9HY / hybrid
- Office requirement: Minimum 40% of working time in the London office
- Benefits: 25 days' annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays; 10% employer pension contribution plus an additional matched 2.5%; medical, permanent health and life insurance after probation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation is open to discussing flexible working arrangements and to adjusting how the role is delivered to enable candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Altum Consulting and Paul Hamlyn Foundation are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Altum Consulting, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.