Our client is a long-established, FCA-regulated wealth management and financial services group with a national presence and London headquarters. The business combines investment management, financial planning and advisory services, operating within a strong governance framework across multiple regulated legal entities. With a heritage spanning over a 50+ years, the firm has built its reputation on professionalism, financial strength and regulatory integrity. Despite its scale, it maintains a collaborative, accessible culture where finance is viewed as a strategic partner to the wider business — not simply a reporting function.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play an integral part in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining strong controls and delivering timely payroll operations. This is not a transactional processing role — you will be a trusted contributor within a collaborative and professional finance function.
The Role
*Support reporting on FCA-regulated investment entities
*Assist with month-end, quarterly and year-end close processes
*Prepare journals and perform balance sheet reconciliations
*Reconcile income streams and work-in-progress schedules
*Take ownership of payroll change data, journals and holiday accrual reconciliations
*Ensure payroll is processed accurately in partnership with HR and an outsourced provider
*Act as a professional contact for payroll queries
*Support audits and compliance requirements
*Provide day-to-day guidance to a finance apprentice
*Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance controls
You are dependable, organised and take pride in accuracy. You enjoy ownership and are motivated to broaden your exposure within a regulated financial environment.
Ideal Experience
*Accounting experience (AAT Level 2 or 3 or studying)
*Strong Excel capability (Pivot Tables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP)
*Experience with reconciliations and journals
*High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
*Professionalism when handling confidential information
*Clear communication skills and collaborative approach
*Confident taking responsibility and meeting deadlines