Finance Assistant

Job Description
Claret Capital Partners Limited (“Claret”) are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Finance and Operations team in London. The role offers the opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our team in a support role, with scope to progress and develop a career within the company over the longer term.
About Claret Capital Partners Limited:
Claret is an established pan-European investor in the technology and life sciences sectors. We are the leading independent European Venture debt fund manager having backed over 200 companies to date.
Role Overview:
As a Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of the finance team and support on all financial (and some non-financial) aspects of both the fund and internal finance functions.
Responsibilities:
Reporting
Assistance with, and preparation of, investor deliverables
Preparation of specific fund calculations (including Management Fee)
Liaising with the auditors
Additional ad hoc reporting requirements and investor queries
Underlying Investments and Loan administration
Preparing amortisation schedules for loan investments and reconciling receipts
Assisting with the preparation of settlement statements
Maintaining co-investment schedules and preparing co-investment remittances
Fund and Management Company Administration
Running Fund and Management Company accounts payable and executing payment runs whilst maintaining evidence of all cash movements
Bank reconciliations and bookkeeping
Bookkeeping the monthly company expense claims on the online system, ensuring all expenses are coded correctly
Maintain and update prepayments and accruals schedules
Create and issue management company and fund invoices/recharges
Compliance tasks, including ownership of the restricted list and maintaining compliance registers
Other administrative support as required
Qualifications and Experience:
Upper Second-class honours degree from a reputable university (accounting, finance, economics or mathematics preferable)
1 to 2 years experience in financial services or the finance function of a non-financial business preferable
Intention of becoming a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) – Study support provided.
Intermediate Excel skills
Attention to detail and accuracy when working
Self-starter, able to work flexibly as part of a small team
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate good time management skills
Ability to adapt quickly to competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, keeping not only themselves organised, but other team members too
Deadline-oriented
Good communication skills.
Basic knowledge of FCA obligations desirable
Right to work in the UK
Working Policy and Compensation:
· We have a hybrid working policy; the role would be expected to operate out of our London-based office for at least 3 days per week (and the remainder working from home)
· Discretionary bonus
· Up to 4% matched pension contribution
· PMI, dental and travel insurance
· Life assurance (4x gross salary)
· 25 days holiday plus recognised UK bank holidays
· Salary as per market standard
Why Claret Capital Partners Limited:
· Opportunity to work with a market leader in venture debt financing
· Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
· Competitive compensation package
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Claret Capital Partners Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Claret Capital Partners Limited (company registered number 12516001) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 993228)