Average Finance Associate salary in West London

A London-based single family office is looking for a Finance Associate to support the CEO and Investment Manager in overseeing the principal’s financial affairs and investment portfolio.This is a rare opportunity to join a small, dynamic team offering the best of both worlds: the variety, responsibility and close collaboration of a family office, combined with the resources and wider professional environment of the principal’s operating business.The family office also supports a connected philanthropic foundation whose mission is to empower communities, enable growth and create sustainable impact across Africa.Responsibilities:FinanceProvide support for the management of the principal’s personal finances including cash management (including but not limited to yield optimisation)Assist in personal and corporate tax return preparations for the principal and various investment vehicles, philanthropic foundations etc in collaboration with professional tax advisorsResponsible for book-keeping and preparation of annual statutory accounts for the family office and various investment vehicles and philanthropic foundations that it supportsDealing with banks and financial institutions in respect of any administrative, KYC and DD mattersMonitor and submit all necessary returns and filings with companies house and HMRCKeep up to date with tax and other relevant industry developments that could impact the principal’s personal situation, investment and / or philanthropic structuresInvestment portfolioAnalysing and monitoring the existing portfolioPreparation of portfolio reporting, including monthly performance analysis and executive summary reportingAssist with investment due diligence on an ad hoc basis and assist in deal executionSupport the team on strategic projects as requiredRequired qualities or skills:ACA or equivalent qualificationStrong Excel skills and broad technological literacyExperience of maintaining financial analyses is desirableA good understanding of taxes is desirableIntellectual curiosity and self-driveStrong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentialityIndividual should be flexible (in terms of timing and in range of duties) to cater to the evolving needs of the principalIf you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest resume

Our client is a leading outsourced investment office, managing $60B in assets across a diverse portfolio of endowments, foundations, investment professionals, and prominent families globally. They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to join their growing team based in London. As a Senior Associate in the Finance team, you will have the opportunity to apply your accounting and finance experience across a range of processes and operations for a global group. Role & Responsibilities: Responsible for the month-end close process for legal entities in the group, including financial reporting, reconciliations and management information.Responsible for leading external audits.Input and maintain accurate accounting data in the firm’s financial systems, ensuring all entries comply with relevant accounting standards.Collaborate with our outsourced service provider to manage general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close processes.Preparation of relevant regulatory and tax information and filings, liaising with external advisors as required.Conduct analytical reviews of financial data to identify trends and variances for forecasting and to aid decision-making.Contribute to the enhancement of financial policies and procedures to strengthen control environments and ensure best practice.Participate in finance system improvements and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiencies and reporting accuracy.Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.Support the Global COO / Head of Operational Finance with ad hoc special projects as required.Be responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team.Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels. Skills Required: Will be qualified as an Accounting professional and/or hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.Will have ideally qualified in an audit firm, ideally focusing on financial services clients, followed by approximately 1-2 years’ experience in-house within a finance teamExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to identify areas of improvementEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across all levels, locations and business functionsExperience within, or a strong understanding of, the Financial Services industry and associated regulatory reporting requirements highly desirableStrong proficiency using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as prior experience of using an accounting system or other financial softwareKnowledge or prior experience of SAP Business by Design would be highly desirable Please note: that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feed back on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.

Structured Finance Paralegal | US Law Firm | LondonA leading US law firm in London is seeking a Structured Finance Paralegal to join its high-performing Finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Paralegal to gain exposure to complex, high-value structured finance transactions, working within a fast-paced, top-tier international environment.The Structured Finance Paralegal's RoleThe successful Structured Finance Paralegal will support a busy and collaborative team advising on a broad range of structured finance and securitisation matters.You will be involved in:Assisting on structured finance and securitisation transactionsSupporting on CLOs, ABS and other capital markets productsDrafting and reviewing transaction documentsManaging due diligence processes and document review exercisesCoordinating signing and closing processesLiaising with clients, counsel, and internal teams across multiple jurisdictionsThis role offers hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of transactions, with close support from Associates and Partners.The Structured Finance ParalegalTo be considered, you will:Have prior experience within finance, banking, or capital markets (structured finance experience desirable)Hold a Law degree (or equivalent), with LPC / SQE completed or in progressDemonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skillsBe comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environmentShow a genuine interest in structured finance and complex transactionsIn Return?Competitive salary and benefits packageExposure to top-tier, high-value transactionsA dynamic and collaborative team environmentStrong development opportunities within a leading US firmExcellent experience for those considering qualification into FinanceIf you are a Structured Finance Paralegal considering your next move…This is a fantastic opportunity to gain premium experience within a US firm, working on some of the most sophisticated transactions in the market.For a confidential discussion, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James.