Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

About the Company

Established in 2010, we are an accountancy and finance recruitment consultancy with offices in London and Reading.

We are experts in accountancy, and our consultants are industry specialists across Industry & Commerce, Financial Services and Not-for-Profit.

We have the capability to deliver traditional permanent recruitment, interim and contract assignments, or executive search and multi-vacancy retainers.

We are market leaders with a widely experienced leadership team and carefully trained and developed consultants at every level.

We have always been passionate about assessment, and providing our clients with great candidates and candidates with roles they will thrive in. Back in the day this was coined as ‘3 layers of fit’.

We want to reduce the likelihood of a miss-hire by providing airtight shortlists with three aspects in mind:

1) Are they competent?

2) Do they have the right qualifications and skills?

3) Will they culturally add?

Our experience, our competency framework and bespoke profiling tool PFIT™ means the level of insight we provide clients at shortlist can be far beyond our competition.

All in all, saving you a lot of time, so you can do the stuff you are meant to be doing.

If you’d like to learn how we can help, please feel free to pick up the telephone for a confidential conversation.

You can get in touch with our London Team on 020 7042 8420 or our South East Team on 01189 077 920.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Job Title

Finance & Operations Manager - Private Credit

Job Description

**Job Title:** Finance & Operations Manager – Private Credit **Role Summary:** Manage accounting and operational functions for a private credit loan/lease portfolio, delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, and controls while supporting tax, audit, and cash management activities on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. **Expectations:** - 6‑month fixed‑term contract (FTC) - No sponsorship required (cannot sponsor now or in future) - Immediate availability preferred - Ability to work autonomously and deliver high‑quality results to senior management **Key Responsibilities:** - Account for lease and loan portfolio transactions for the private credit business - Produce management information (MI) and analytical reports on loan book performance for senior stakeholders - Own bank reconciliation process and ensure general ledger accuracy - Strengthen controls and document procedures across the finance team - Manage inter‑company payments and overall cash management - Support preparation of tax returns and coordinate the annual audit process - Monitor and reconcile data across operational and finance systems - Participate in finance‑operations projects as required **Required Skills:** - Chartered Accountant qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) - Proven experience in loan/lease accounting and related operations - Strong analytical and numerical abilities with meticulous attention to detail - Advanced Excel proficiency, including handling large data sets - Ability to develop and improve financial controls and documentation **Required Education & Certifications:** - Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) - Relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred but not explicitly required)

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-12-2025

Company Name

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Job Title

Client On-Boarding Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Client On-Boarding Analyst Role Summary: Provide operational support to the Client Operations team by accurately entering lease and loan contract information into the new system, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new clients and maintaining high data quality standards. Expectations: - Minimum 2 years of experience in a financial services environment, preferably in leasing or loan processing. - Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of retail applications and perform precise data entry. - Solid knowledge of UK KYC and AML regulations. - Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with Compliance, Client Services, and Sales teams in a fast‑paced setting. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assist with new client onboarding, guiding clients through required steps. 2. Input lease and loan contract details into the operations system with accuracy and timeliness. 3. Collaborate closely with Compliance, Client Services, and Sales to resolve client queries and support smooth operations. 4. Perform data verification and quality‑assurance checks to ensure contract terms match entered data. 5. Provide ad‑hoc support to the Client Operations department to maintain overall efficiency. Required Skills: - Accurate data entry and contract data management. - Attention to detail and strong quality‑control mindset. - Familiarity with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce. - Understanding of UK KYC and AML requirements. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Self‑motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently and in teams. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Certifications in AML/KYC or related financial compliance preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

19-12-2025

Company Name

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst Role Summary: Support trade processing and accounting reconciliation for a global investment specialist. Build and maintain advanced Excel models to extract, transform, and reconcile trade data, generate journal entries, and ensure accuracy between source data and the general ledger. Expectations: * Deliver accurate, timely trade data analysis and journal entry generation. * Maintain data integrity through rigorous quality checks and error‑handling procedures. * Collaborate with the accounting team to map Excel outputs to the accounting system. Key Responsibilities: * Develop, maintain, and optimise robust Excel models (advanced formulas, PivotTables, data transformation) for trade data processing. * Apply accounting logic to generate debit/credit journal entries from trade data. * Reconcile trade-related entries with the general ledger and resolve discrepancies. * Collaborate with accounting and IT teams to map Excel outputs to the accounting system. * Implement and support data quality checks, error‑handling, and documentation procedures. Required Skills: * Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, PivotTables, data transformation). * Basic VBA knowledge desirable. * Understanding of double‑entry accounting principles. * Experience with large data sets and financial data reconciliation. * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. * Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Required Education & Certifications: * Qualified accountant or equivalent work experience in accounting/finance. (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) acceptable. ---

London, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Job Title

Junior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job title: Junior Financial Analyst Role Summary: Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) will support the Finance Team by preparing and consolidating financial operational reports for Business Units, Funds, and Cost Centres. The role involves producing accurate monthly, quarterly, half‑year and full‑year reporting packs and maintaining up‑to‑date statistical data for analysis. Expectations: - Deliver reliable, timely reporting that meets regulatory and internal standards. - Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail. - Show ambition, eagerness to learn, and ability to work effectively in a dynamic finance environment. Key Responsibilities: - Compile monthly and quarterly segmental reports for BUs, Funds, and Cost Centres. - Prepare Management Information Packs for senior management. - Prepare datapacks for the half‑year and full‑year periods. - Consolidate key financial and operational data for reporting and analysis. - Maintain current statistical databases to ensure accuracy of reporting outputs. Required Skills: - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously. - Good communication skills for presenting data to stakeholders. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (newly qualified).

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

20-01-2026