Management Accountant - Maternity Cover

WHEB Asset Management

WHEB is a pioneer in sustainable and impact investing. Our mission is ‘to advance sustainability and create prosperity through positive impact investments’. We do this through a single, long-only, global equity strategy, investing in companies that provide solutions to sustainability challenges. With a track record of nearly 20 years, we are one of the early innovators in listed equity impact investing.

Sustainability and impact investing define our whole business as well as the investment philosophy. As a Certified B Corporation, WHEB is part of a global movement of stakeholder businesses, which consider the impact of business decisions on our employees, clients, suppliers, the community, and the environment, as well as our shareholders. Our mission is supported by a strong culture and core values that guide our behaviour. 

For more information about WHEB Asset Management see www.whebgroup.com

Management Accountant role

WHEB is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to provide maternity leave cover for our Management Accountant. This is an exciting and varied role and is a great opportunity for a management accountant with an interest in sustainability who is keen to work in a successful and supportive team.

We are looking for someone to join in early October. This will be a Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave, working 24 hours per week. The role is based in our office in central London with opportunities for office/home/hybrid working arrangements. WHEB supports and encourages all employees who want to adopt flexible working practices, and so there would be flexibility in this arrangement.

The role will comprise responsibilities across management accounting and finance process support. The successful candidate will also provide direct support to the Director of Operations for operational and administrative tasks and projects.

You will be expected to:

Management Accounting:

·       Prepare monthly management accounting reports using Xero software;

·       Assist with production of financial forecasting models for the annual budget process;

·       Assist with statutory audit of financial books and records;

·       Support financial processes, including expense administration and processing;

·       Provide ad hoc financial reports to internal and external stakeholders;

·       Liaise with suppliers and administer purchasing activity;

·       Process purchase invoices, including verification of accuracy, approval and payment;

·       Generate sales invoices for management fees where required;

·       Provide administrative support to the Operations team.

Fund Accounting:

·       Prepare / reconcile monthly/quarterly management fee invoice calculations;

·       Oversee preparation of fund interim and annual financial statements;

·       Liaise with fund administrators (fund accountants, transfer agencies, CRMs);

·       Develop internal processes to improve quality and efficiency, and support cross-functional information/reporting requirements (operations, investment, client relationship).

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have, as a minimum:

·       Significant experience in a management accounting role;

·       ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified;

·       Experience with Xero accounting software, with a highly numerical skillset;

·       Problem-solving attitude;

·       Ability work under own initiative and take independent lead on projects;

·       Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines;

·       Excellent written and oral communication

·       Analytical and critical thinking skills; and

·       A demonstrable interest in sustainability.

The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate our values, in particular:

·       Teamwork - work in a small, close-knit team;

·       Leadership - demonstrate a driving and responsible attitude, working with a high degree of autonomy and ownership;

·       Continuous Improvement – having a passion for progress and sharing learning;

·       Passionate about Impact - a demonstrable understanding of sustainability;

and,

·       Integrity – honest in approach and treat all stakeholders fairly.

Equal opportunities and flexible working

WHEB is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The role would be suitable for candidates looking for a part-time position.

Based at our office in central London, the position will offer considerable opportunity for flexible working, including both office and home-based work. For more information on WHEB’s policies and culture please see https://www.whebgroup.com/about-us/working-at-wheb/

Process

Applicants should send a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying to this role along with their CV to [email removed - click apply for more details]

The deadline for applications is 27th September 2024.  We regret that it may not be possible to contact unsuccessful applicants.