Assistant Accountant- Capital Market

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. What’s In It For You Competitive salary We are globally hybrid (please check the specifics for this role during interview process) Flexible working hours Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company Employee recognition program and spot bonuses Purpose of the job To accurately process accounting records and be trained to prepare simple financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s). Main Responsibilities In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will prepare and post bookkeeping entries, accounts payable and receivable transactions, loan transactions and bank postings, ensuring all records are accurate and maintained within agreed deadlines. You will perform bank, investment and other balance sheet reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies. You will assist with the preparation of VAT returns, basic tax filings, management accounts and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. You will maintain and update supplier, loan and accounting records, ensuring client data is accurate, complete and up to date. You will provide accounting and bookkeeping support to colleagues across the Client Accounting team and contribute to ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives. You will deliver accounting services to clients across multiple jurisdictions, building strong working relationships and ensuring a high standard of client service. You will take ownership of the quality, accuracy and timeliness of your work, ensuring all deliverables meet Ocorian's standards and client expectations. You will protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information at all times and comply with Ocorian's information security policies, procedures and guidelines. #LI-DR1 #LI-Hybrid Knowledge, Skills and Experience Completed ACCA Level 2 and/or hold a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Minimum 2 years' accounting experience, with a strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Ability to learn and work with accounting systems such as NAV, Viewpoint and Value Financials. Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, UK GAAP, IFRS and other relevant accounting frameworks. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A proactive team player who is ambitious, adaptable and eager to learn and take on new challenges. All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected] . We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.