Graduate Accountant
Fasanara Capital is an alternative asset manager offering institutional investors fintech lending and digital asset investment strategies.
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About Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital is a London-based alternative asset manager focused on fintech lending and digital asset investing for institutional clients. It offers strategies spanning trade receivables, consumer loans, real estate credit, market-neutral crypto trading, and bespoke multi-asset portfolios. The firm operates a proprietary credit platform integrating a global network of fintech loan originators with machine learning analytics.
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About the Role
You will support accounting and financial reporting for global corporate entities. You will assist with month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations, statutory accounts, VAT returns, audit preparation, accounts payable and receivable, and financial-data maintenance. You will identify process improvements through automation and AI tools while progressively taking ownership of recurring finance activities.
Requirements
- A 2:1 or above in a Finance or Accounting degree, or a Business degree with relevant accounting modules; alternatively, at least 6 months of relevant Finance or Accounting work experience
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and terminology
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
- Commitment to studying toward an ACA or ACCA qualification
- Previous Finance or Accounting internship or work experience
- Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems
- Experience with AI tools or interest in automation
- Interest in financial services or investment management
Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end reporting, including journals, schedules, and working papers
- Assist with statutory accounts, disclosures, and supporting documentation
- Complete monthly reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items
- Support intercompany reconciliations and record group transactions accurately
- Assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliation
- Support year-end audits by preparing schedules and responding to information requests
- Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation
- Support accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoices and payment reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial data across accounting systems
- Identify reporting and operational-efficiency improvements through AI tools and automation
- Study toward an ACA or ACCA qualification
- Take ownership of recurring activities and collaborate with the wider business
Benefits
- ACA or ACCA qualification support, including tuition, examination fees, professional subscriptions, and paid study and exam leave
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Private medical and dental insurance, including children's cover
- Life insurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary-sacrifice pension matched up to 10%
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Emergency parental leave, emergency childcare, and nursery benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Charity giving through CAF
- Annual wellbeing budget
- Team socials and annual summer and Christmas parties
