Job Description Equifind are representing a West End based, boutique Wealth Management firm who are looking to hire a Junior Accountant. Long term they see this as the ideal training ground for someone with 1-2 years’ experience, who would like to continue studying towards their ACCA/CIMA exams; and ultimately become a qualified accountant for the business. This position is a brand-new role that has been newly created due to internal movement and progression within the business, they intend on providing the same progression in this role. It’s a pivotal role, offering the chance for someone to bring fresh insights and a new perspective to the team. Reporting directly to the CFO and the newly qualified accountant, this role will provide exposure to month-end procedures and management accounts. The finance team operate on a hybrid work pattern and are looking for somebody who can work from the office at least 4-days per week. The Role: The key responsibilities for this permanent Junior Accountant role for a West End based, boutique Wealth Management firm will be: Manage accounts payable invoices and payments. Processing corporate employee’s expenses through ‘Pleo’ (an expense management system). Monitoring the group cash position. Bank reconciliations. Month-end accounting, including updating quarter-end working papers. Posting month-end journals (fixed assets, depreciation, prepayments, accruals). VAT returns. Recharges. Processing monthly payroll. Monitoring and reconciliation of the intercompany balances. Assisting with audit process for year-end. Ad-hoc projects. Application Criteria: To be considered for the role of permanent Junior Accountant role with a West End based, boutique Wealth Management firm, candidates should ideally be: Ideally a qualified AAT accounting professional or part-qualified accountant Have an ambition or real desire to pursue the CIMA or ACCA qualification Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment Confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders Attention to detail is essential Strong communication skills Ideally intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up, SumIf) Willing to be part of a team and engage with others Compensation: The permanent Junior Accountant role with a West End based, boutique Wealth Management firm will be paid a competitive market based salary with full study support (CIMA, ACCA). Hybrid working pattern. 4-days per week in the office. 1-days WFH, remotely Employer pension contribution. 25-days annual leave. Other benefits. Annual competitive bonus.