Finance and Payroll Analyst

Allspring Global Investments; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts/Finance Assistant role to join our busy International Finance team. The role is to support the Accounts/Finance team in providing a comprehensive service and providing support and cover for the other roles within the accounts / finance team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PAYROLL MANAGEMENT & PROCESSING

• Oversee monthly payroll processing.
• Liaison with HR and the payroll service providers.
• Liaison with treasury for payroll funding.
• Recording of the payroll and reconciliation of payroll reporting with the General ledger.
• Support/manage production of PSA / P11D / Short term travelers returns.

ACCOUNTING / MONTH-END CLOSE

• Raising journal entries for all international legal.
• Reconciliation of accruals versus actual invoices/fees and identifying variances.
• Liaising with Group controllers to resolve reconciliations queries and providing support data for balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with Management pack preparation up to trial balance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end as required.
• Work collaboratively with other internal departments (i.e., group controllers, treasury, accounts payable team) for the benefit of the business as a whole and to provide professional, helpful and proactive support as required.
• General accounts and office admin.
• Assist with the year-end audit process, data gathering, and document formatting for presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous accounting and payroll experience, minimum 3-5 years.
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables/v-lookups/sum-ifs a plus).
• Experience with accounting software, Oracle a plus.
• Able to work proactively within a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload with a flexible and common-sense approach.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.