Graduate Accountant - Fully Office Based - Edinburgh

Graduate Accountant Sought : Central Edinburgh : Fully Office Based

A boutique scaled business operating in the private equity sector has engaged W&A to source an ambitious and proactive Graduate Accountant.  

Working with an Associate Director the role holder will be responsible for the delivery of a bespoke financial service to a number of  clients including management accounts and other financial reporting. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Graduate who has 12 months + experience in any form of accounting role looking to progress onto professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of quarterly management accounts and forecasting for clients, discussing with them directly as required
• Liaising with fund managers in relation to investor capital calls and drawdowns, actioning if and when required - including forex transactions
• Ensuring that all accounting and performance reports are both accurate and timely
• Preparing fund drawdown, equalisation and distributions calculations; communicating directly with investors regarding these calculations
• Depending on experience preparation of Statutory Trust, Small Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Limited Partnership accounts ensuring all disclosures are correct
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations
• Review of monthly bank reconciliations, client invoices, expense reports and payment authorisation
• Provide appropriate challenge to clients and auditors to ensure good governance and best practices for funds
• Ensuring that procedures, practices and systems are operated, maintained and developed to properly control the client side of the business and ensure all systems are adequately documented

Experience / Qualifications:

• Finance or Accounting Graduate
• Must have 12 months + experience in a finance role
• Experience in financial services
• Experience in Excel, Word, Investran and Sage Line 50

Please note due to high volume of applications only if successful will be reached out to.

For further information please reach out to laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk