Gerald Edelman
Senior Associate, Business Services
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Job Title: Accounts Senior
Location: City Office
Department: Business Services
Job Overview
You will be based in our city office working within our expanding Business Services department as an Accounts Senior. The role is a combined office-based and client-facing role, working within the department in small teams of between two to three people under the supervision of a Senior and partner.
Working in the accounts team, where effectively up to 50% of your time will be on year-end accounts and 50% on management accounts, as well as preparing draft tax computations. (Our dedicated Tax department deals with the finalization and submission of tax computations).
Working on a diverse portfolio of clients including small and medium-sized privately owned limited companies, LLP’s, partnerships, and sole traders. To produce accurate draft accounts with minimal outstanding queries, together with a well-presented accounts/audit file in a timely and methodical manner. Preparing accounts from a wide variety of client records ranging from basic prime books and records through to computerized accounting packages.
Why Gerald Edelman?
At Gerald Edelman, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and evolving organization that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Today, we are a thriving professional services firm, recognized for our commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration. Our talented team works across a diverse client base, delivering exceptional services and tailored solutions that drive success.
Our journey isn’t stopping here. By 2034, our aim is to be regarded as a top firm with clear differentiators to the rest of the field. A true partner for clients, one who they trust with their most complex needs, a destination for the best advisers in the market, and an employer of choice that inspires and rewards its people.
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To ensure our employees know how much we value their hard work, we offer an extensive benefits and perks package. Our package covers your lifestyle, health and wellbeing, development, and finances. How about an additional day off to celebrate your birthday? Or utilizing our in-house mentoring scheme? These and many more perks are included in your Gerald Edelman employee benefits pack.
What Will the Role Entail?
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation of accounts from client portfolio within specified budget timescale.
- Occasional supervision of junior staff, when providing additional support to Accounts Senior.
- Production of draft accounts together with a well-presented accounts file (paper/paperless), for review.
- Preparation of VAT returns.
- Preparation of management accounts.
- Manage general office-based day-to-day duties, as required.
- Ad hoc specialist assignments as and when they arise.
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- Responsible for the preparation of quarterly management accounts within specified reporting deadlines.
- Responsible for technical accounting e.g. acquisitions, refinances, disposals.
- Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts.
- Responsible for liaising with auditors.
- Dealing with the client day-to-day on ad hoc queries.
- Looking at current processes with a view to finding efficiencies, including the use of AI.
Requirements
- Fully qualified ACA or ACCA.
- Able to demonstrate wide experience and competency in full accounts production from basic prime books and records through to computerized accounting packages.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Fully conversant with Sage and QuickBooks software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good English, both written and verbal.
- Good time management with ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Flexible attitude, with ability to prioritize workloads.
Bring the Real You to Work, Challenge the Norm, and Have Fun While Developing Your Career
At Gerald Edelman, we aim to create an inclusive culture that’s based on trust and respect where everyone can thrive and express themselves freely. We are committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, actively listening to all opinions to create an environment without barriers; where everyone is given the same opportunities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any questions about our commitment to DEI during your application process, please contact hello@geraldedelman.com.
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