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Assistant Management Accountant

Bonus opportunities Cycle to work scheme Education assistance / sponsorship
💫 About Cavendish
Cavendish is a trusted advisor to ambitious growth companies and their investors.  The Group provides a range of services to both public and private companies, from equity raising in capital markets, to M&A, debt advisory and private growth capital.
👉 Job description

Are you looking for a career in accountancy and want to join a leading investment bank while studying for your accountancy qualification? Apply now.

  
Company profile

The Group is a trusted advisor to ambitious growth companies and their investors. It provides a range of services to both public and private companies, from equity raising in capital markets, to M&A, debt advisory and private growth capital. The Group has offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham and has a global reach through its membership of Oaklins. The parent company is quoted on AIM.
  
Job description

This is a hands‑on role within a small accounts team, with primary responsibility for the Accounts Payable function. The role suits someone who enjoys ownership, improving processes in a fast‑paced environment.
  
Key responsibilities

 Accounts Payable & Expenses

  • Full ownership of the purchase ledger, including supplier setup, invoice processing, supplier reconciliations
  • Managing the Accounts inbox
  • Prepare and process weekly payment runs
  • Reconciliation of credit card transactions
  • Processing of staff expenses and preparing the payment run
  • Support audit requests

Team & Ad‑hoc Support

  • Provide cover and support across the finance function as required during periods of annual leave
  • Support process improvements and ad‑hoc finance projects as required

Job requirements

Essential

  • Desire to complete accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • A minimum of a 2.1 degree from a top university in science, finance or accounting
  • Excellent and consistent record of academic achievement, with strong A-level grades
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and multitask

Desirable

  • Good working knowledge of Excel skills
  • Exposure to Power BI, SQL or similar reporting tools

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and willing to take ownership in a small team environment
  • Strong communication skills with confidence dealing with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Organised, methodical and able to produce accurate work at pace

What We Offer

Study for accountancy qualifications will be paid for

💰 Job Benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Education assistance / sponsorship
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (holiday / sick pay)
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Pension plan
  • Private healthcare / insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Remote / work from home options
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Cavendish
Industry Finance, Banking & FinTech
Number of employees 21-500
Date founded 0
Company wide vacancies 2
Workplace Office only
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