Job Description

Company Description
About Us At Octopus, we\xe2\x80\x99re entrepreneurs and we\xe2\x80\x99re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We think working here is great, but we\xe2\x80\x99re understandably biased. Click here to explore Life at Octopus.


What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you? You will have the opportunity to take a hands-on role in a commercially minded team that is responsible for funds within the Octopus Ventures & Small Companies part of our business. As one of the biggest VCT providers globally you will quickly become an expert in this field and gain a wide range of knowledge. This role will offer a lot of variety and longer-term development and growth opportunities through dealing with multiple workstreams and having the opportunity to be involved in projects outside of your day to day. You\'ll take full ownership of elements of management, statutory and regulatory reporting, as well as helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the funds. The team: This role sits within the Ventures & Small Companies Finance team responsible for the provision of finance services across Venture Capital Trusts (\xe2\x80\x9cVCT\xe2\x80\x9d) and a suite of institutional funds. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be supporting the team in managing multiple VCT funds. You will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic team in an exciting part of a hugely ambitious business, with large scope for personal development and the building of an exciting career. Additionally, you will also be part of a wider Finance function that is a diverse team of 60 that operates across various business areas and specialisms. What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for assisting the accountants in the team with preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasting, audit and tax compliance and with the preparation of month end journals and related calculations.
• You will assist in a range of regulatory reporting, board reports and interim/annual accounts. As well as with the weekly NAV reconciliation process and corresponding price release.
• Use every opportunity to learn and develop to maintain a good understanding of VCTs and their portfolios, as well as gaining a broader understanding of wider funds.
• Maintain good working relationships with the senior accountant, investment operations, Company Secretariat and other teams both within Octopus and externally, contributing to the seamless management of the funds.
• Taking on adhoc work when required, this could included processing invoices for payment, supporting the teams with other VCTs and institutional funds and projects.

Qualifications
Ideally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have: \xe2\x9c\x85 Some previous experience working within accounting, accounts or bookkeeping. \xe2\x9c\x85 A desire to learn and gain an accounting qualification (ideally you will have already started ACA/ACCA or equivalent) \xe2\x9c\x85 Proficient at using Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot table, vlookup etc). \xe2\x9c\x85 Good attention to detail and comfortable working in a tight deadline environment, with the ability to prioritise effectively. We encourage you to apply even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t tick every box. What\xe2\x80\x99s the worst that can happen? This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that.
Additional Information
What We Offer
A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan
\xe2\x9c\x88\xef\xb8\x8f Untracked holiday
Hybrid working \xe2\x80\x93 our people spend 3 days a week in the office

• Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more

Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
\xe2\x9d\xa4\xef\xb8\x8f Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
The option to work overseas up to a month per year
Our Values
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders \xe2\x80\x93 employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders \xe2\x80\x93 are considered in every decision we make. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.