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Financial Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
22 Bishopsgate, London Hybrid
At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.
As a future Financial Accountant, you will report to Head of UK Accounting & Reporting, and you will be part of AXA IM General Secretary.
DISCOVER your opportunity
Responsible for the accurate and timely financial accounting and control for one or more of the legal entities within the UK and Ireland including periodic reporting to the management and the Board in accordance with all relevant local, group management and statutory reporting requirements.
Your role and responsibilities will include
- Preparation of accurate and timely accounting, including journal processing and reporting for one or more legal entities.
- Monthly reporting includes the production of AXA IM group management accounting, including analytical review and commentary.
- Quarterly reporting includes the production of the AXA Group (Magnitude) financial accounting pack.
- Preparation of quarterly board packs, providing value adding analysis
- Preparation of annual statutory accounts and audit file for external audit. Liaison with auditors and respond to their queries as appropriate with minimal supervision.
- Preparing quarterly FCA returns
- Participating in the preparation of the VAT return for the AXA IM UK group.
- Accounting for certain expense and investment result entries.
- Preparation of forecast and budget data.
- Participation in ad hoc projects, including development of controls and processes.
- To support the Head of Accounting & Reporting and assist where necessary, e.g., key business departmental and other stakeholder relationships.
Your Profile
SHARE your unique expertise
We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.
Your qualifications and experience
- Post Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
- Strong academics
- Financial Reporting experience is essential, preferably in the Investment Management industry.
Your knowledge and skills
- Excellent spreadsheet techniques (Excel, Word, Power-point)
- Financial analysis
- Proven technical accounting knowledge.
- Proficient in use of core software packages, preferably to an advanced level (experience of CODA and/or Magnitude would be an added advantage)
- Ability to work under pressure and with good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Self-motivated and a team player
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to successfully resolve the conflicting priorities of projects and routine tasks.
- Personable, able to communicate and influence at all levels within the firm
We would love to know more about you. Let's connect! Send us your resume.
About AXA
The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.
We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management.
Our mission
To act for human progress by protecting what matters
Our values
Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA
About the Entity
At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than 887 billion in assets.
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Grow your potential
Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities
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