Assistant Accountant | Finance

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

Build your accounting career as part of our Global Accounting team, supporting finance operations across a growing number of international jurisdictions. You'll gain hands-on experience across accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end activities and financial reporting while developing a strong foundation in accounting within a global business.

Working alongside experienced finance colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, contribute to key accounting activities and collaborate with teams across different regions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, gain international exposure and contribute to continuous improvements that enhance the way our global finance function operates.

Main Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities across designated international jurisdictions, building your knowledge of global finance operations.
• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and other accounting transactions, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Apply payments to relevant invoices and maintain clear and up-to-date accounting information.
• Prepare and post payment and periodic journal entries as part of regular accounting activities.
• Perform supplier statement and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting the quality and integrity of financial information.
• Contribute to month-end accounting activities and the preparation of financial information.
• Prepare simple accounts and financial summaries while developing your financial reporting expertise.
• Support tax, VAT and statutory payment activities across relevant entities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external auditors to support local and Group audit activities.
• Contribute to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accounting processes and operational effectiveness.

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• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience or practical exposure within finance, accounting or a related environment, with a good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare accounting information, reconciliations and financial summaries, with an interest in developing knowledge of tax and VAT processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on maintaining accurate and high-quality financial information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an interest in learning, sharing knowledge and developing within a global finance environment.

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.