Job description

A vibrant architectural practice in the heart of the West End is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing team.  This practice is a global leader within their specialist sector, established almost 10 years ago with two UK offices.

The successful candidate will come from a similar industry, you will be responsible for the overall management accounts and work closely with the senior management and external accountants.

Responsibilities

• Providing and interpreting financial information
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• Analysing change and advising accordingly
• Formulating strategic and long-term business plans
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
• Analysing competitors and market trends
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• Managing budgets
• Arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities
• Supervising staff
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

Skills required

• CIMA qualified or Part qualified
• Advanced in Sage
• Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Flexible
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through with a keen attention to details.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary with great benefits.