Assistant Accountant
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Job Summary
Whats in it for you
You will have the opportunity to take a hands-on role in a commercially minded team that is responsible for funds within the Octopus Ventures part of our business. As one of the biggest VCT providers globally you will quickly become an expert in this field and gain a wide range of knowledge.
This role will offer a lot of variety and longer-term development and growth opportunities through dealing with multiple workstreams and having the opportunity to be involved in projects outside of your day to day. Youlltake full ownership of elements of management statutory and regulatory reporting as well as helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the funds.
The team:
This role sits within the Ventures Finance team responsible for the provision of financial services across Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and a suite of institutional funds. Reporting to the Finance Manager this role will be supporting the team in managing multiple VCT funds.
You will be joining a friendly enthusiastic team in an exciting part of a hugely ambitious business with large scope for personal development and the building of an exciting career. Additionally you will also be part of a wider Finance function that is a diverse team of 60 that operates across various business areas and specialisms.
What will you be doing
- You will ensure the seamless processing of invoices payments and other cash movements across all of the VCTs.
- You will assist the accountants in the team with preparing management accounts NAV calculations cash flow forecasting VCT compliance helping with audit requests and with the preparation of month end journals and related calculations.
- You will assist in a range of regulatory reporting including helping to prepare board reports and interim/annual accounts.
- Use every opportunity to learn and develop to maintain a good understanding of VCTs and their portfolios as well as gaining a broader understanding of wider funds.
- Maintain good working relationships with the senior members of the team investment operations Company Secretariat and other teams both within Octopus and externally contributing to the seamless management of the funds.
- Taking on adhoc work when required. This could include supporting the team with other VCTs and institutional funds and projects.
Qualifications :
Ideally youll have:
Some previous experience working within accounting accounts or bookkeeping.
A desire to learn and gain an accounting qualification (ideally you will have already started ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
Proficient at using Microsoft Excel (formulas pivot table v-lookup basic modelling etc).
Good attention to detail and comfortable working in a tight deadline environment with the ability to prioritise effectively.
We encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. Whats the worst that can happen
This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business we can deliver on that.
Additional Information :
What we offer
A competitive salary bonus pension and share incentive plan
Untracked holiday
Hybrid working most of our people spend 3 days a week in the office
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud Digital GP & more
Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
Life insurance critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
The option to work overseas up to a month per year
Our Values
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Computer Operation
- Primary Care Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Office Experience
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
About Company
At Octopus, were entrepreneurs and were investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world.
