Assistant Accountant

Job Description

About JupiterJupiter is one of the UKs leading investment management companies with just over 500 employees and £48.8billion worth of assets under management (as at 30th June2022).Jupiter provides investment services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds (UK unit trusts, Luxembourg SICAVs and Dublin OEICs), separately managed accounts and sub-advised funds. Jupiter has experienced a period of internationalgrowth with offices open in EMEA, APAC and the US.The majority of our employees are based in our London office located just minutes from Victoria station which provides stair-free access from both the Undergrounds Victoria line and National Rail platforms, as well as limited road crossings to the Jupiteroffice. Our London office was designed to encourage employees to live active, healthy lives with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for greater natural light and the benefit of a private balcony, table tennis room, cycle storage and on-site shower and lockerfacilities. The short distance to Green Park and St James Park also provides employees with a natural space to relax during their lunch break and a healthy alternative to office-based meetings.We offer our UK employees a 2-1-2 hybrid working arrangement where Tuesdays, Thursdays and a third day of your choice are worked from the office. The other two days may be worked from home. This facilitates collaboration and allows employees to maximiseproductivity whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.BackgroundThe role is within the core Operational Finance team reporting to the Senior Accountant.Principle activities will relate to the close of the monthly accounts, reconciliation of ledger accounts and bank activity, prepayment and accrual processes, fixed asset accounting and ensuring the accuracy of cost transactions within the ledgers, productionof subsidiary accounts and board papers, and assisting with the accounts payable processes.Key ResponsibilitiesThe key task will be to assist with the month-end close processes for the operating entities within the Jupiter Group. The role will be responsible for the posting and review of accounting entries to facilitate the prompt production of high-quality managementand statutory accounts.Other core accounting tasks to include:

• Intercompany & P&L Reconciliations
• Balance sheet and P&L review and production of account reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items
• Prepayments
• Working closely with the Business to understand accrual requirements
• Recharging sundry debtors
• Supporting purchase ledger processes, including checking of invoices
• Accounting for fixed assets and projects
• Corporate cash management and daily reporting
• Production of year end statutory accounts
• Working with Finance management team to support delivery of accurate financial information to the business.
• Analytical review of costs to support management accounts.
• Lease accounting entries following applicable local accounting standards
• Assisting with accounts payable processes including invoice review, approval, and payments

Desired Skills / ExperienceExperience of a Financial Services organisation and core ledger accounting roles would be an advantageAdditional Role DetailsThis role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.Dont meet every requirement At Jupiter we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are interested in this role, but dont think your experience aligns perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we wouldencourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role.