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Staff Accountant

The Voleon Group
Full-time
On-site
London, United Kingdom
Finance/Accounting
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying machine learning to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.
 
Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in machine learning research as well as highly experienced technology and finance professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, too, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.

As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key member of the Voleon Group’s management company finance team. The team has a broad mandate and is responsible for managing the books, records, and budgets of the business lines and managing tax filings with external service providers. You will be the second hire to the team, reporting to the Business Manager and will be a vital contributor to the success of the team.
With expected international growth this is an exciting opportunity to join the company and develop a true understanding around industry accounting and best practices.

Responsibilities

    • Prepare and book journal entries and assist with the build out of the internal financial framework
    • Ensure all incoming invoices are received and processed and communicate with internal stakeholders on receiving appropriate approvals
    • Prepare month-end management accounts, including monthly reconciliations for internal records, banks, and credit card systems
    • Support the team in closing month-end financials statements, including reviewing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
    • Liaise with fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information and accounting records
    • Assist in review of associated fund related NAV Packages and Investor Statements
    • Review and approve employee expenses in line with company policy
    • Prepare out-going invoices in line with contractual service level agreements
    • Assist with preparation of the company’s financial statements including necessary documentation and responses
    • Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, ensuring timeliness and accuracy

      • In addition to the items above, you will also be required to take ownership (with supervision of the Business Manager) in general office management including: 

    • Organize recurring office events and annual office parties in line with office budget
    • Communicate with office vendors and oversee general office maintenance
    • Stock office supplies in line with office budget and employee requests

Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
    • Knowledge of accounting standards (i.e., IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP) and principles
    • 2+ years workplace experience in a finance team, preferably as a management accountant
    • Understanding of treasury management and multi-currency reporting
    • Proficient with enterprise-level accounting software (Workday, Quickbooks preferred)
    • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy for financial reporting
    • Excellent excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

    • ACA/ ACCA Qualification
“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $15,000 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms, and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
 
Vaccination Requirement
The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.  This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community and to support public health efforts.

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