Inventum Group

Legal Assistant Location: London Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE Working Pattern: Office-based We have partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a Legal Assistant to support its Chief Legal Officer and wider business. This is a broad in-house role covering legal administration, contract coordination, corporate governance and wider corporate services. It would suit someone with experience supporting a legal function who is comfortable taking ownership of legal records, governance processes and day-to-day coordination across multiple areas of the business. Responsibilities: Maintain legal matter trackers, document registers and central filing systems. Draft, format, proofread and amend contracts, board papers, resolutions, minutes and legal correspondence. Coordinate contract review, approval, execution and e-signature processes. Maintain contract registers and track key dates including renewals, termination rights and commercial milestones. Ensure executed agreements, legal records and supporting documentation are accurately stored and easily accessible. Support board, committee and shareholder meeting administration, including agendas, board packs, minutes and resolutions. Maintain corporate registers, governance calendars and supporting company secretarial documentation. Assist with routine corporate filings and coordinate with external company secretarial providers and legal advisers. Support the administration of data protection, compliance and policy documentation. Coordinate information and documentation required for due diligence, audit, regulatory and assurance requests. Maintain legal templates, guidance documents, governance records and evidence repositories. Support invoice administration, supplier documentation and payment approval processes where required. Act as a central point of coordination between Legal, Finance, Operations, HR, external counsel and other third parties. Experience Required: Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal PA, Company Secretarial Assistant, Legal Operations Coordinator or similar. Experience supporting an in-house legal team, law firm, professional services organisation, financial services business or other regulated environment. Strong experience managing legal documents, records, trackers and filing systems. Experience supporting commercial contracts and coordinating approval or execution processes. Exposure to corporate governance, board administration or company secretarial work. Experience using e-signature platforms, document management systems or workflow tools. Exposure to compliance, data protection, due diligence or finance administration would be beneficial. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Portfolio & Operations Accountant - Investment Management London - West end £60,000-£65,000 + benefits Permanent Full-time office based An opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified accountant to join a boutique and growing investment management business based near Bond Street. This is a broad, hands-on position offering considerably more variety and commercial exposure than a traditional financial accounting role. Working closely with the Head of Finance & Operations and wider investment team, you will gain exposure across portfolio accounting and operations, investment reporting, treasury, management company finance and commercial projects . The opportunity would particularly suit an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant coming from practice who has experience working with investment management or financial services clients and is looking to make their first move into industry. Candidates who have trained within a smaller or mid-sized accountancy practice and gained hands-on accounts preparation experience alongside audit would be particularly well suited. The Role You will take responsibility across a broad range of finance and portfolio activities, including: Preparing management accounts and statutory financial statements for UK and Jersey entities Supporting quarterly portfolio performance reporting Reviewing and analysing investment and portfolio data Performing investment and portfolio reconciliations Supporting portfolio monitoring and asset allocation analysis Treasury management, including liquidity oversight, cash reporting and foreign exchange Bookkeeping, cash management, billing and accounts payable Preparing VAT returns and supporting other company tax requirements Assisting with budgets and financial planning Preparing information for quarterly Board reporting Working closely with portfolio administrators and other external service providers Improving financial controls, procedures and reporting processes Supporting systems implementation, automation and wider business improvement projects Undertaking ad hoc analytical and commercial projects alongside the investment and finance teams About You You will ideally be: ACA or ACCA qualified , preferably practice trained Experienced in working with investment management, asset management, funds or broader financial services clients Comfortable preparing accounts and financial statements, rather than having solely audit experience Strong technically, with a good grounding in financial and management accounting Interested in investments and keen to develop your understanding across different asset classes Highly capable with Excel and comfortable working with large amounts of financial and investment data Commercial, analytical and naturally curious Proactive and comfortable taking ownership within a small business Interested in improving processes, controls and automation rather than simply maintaining existing processes Comfortable working across a broad remit where priorities can change quickly The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice into investment management and gain considerably broader exposure than would typically be available within a larger finance team. You will join a small, high-calibre investment management business and work closely with senior members of the firm, gaining exposure to a diverse investment portfolio spanning public and private markets . As the business continues to grow, there is significant scope for the successful candidate to develop their responsibilities and play an increasingly important role across both portfolio operations and finance . ed, five days per week Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Audit Manager - Asset & Wealth Management London £70,000-£80,000 + Bonus & Benefits Hybrid - 4 days in office We are partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to recruit an Audit Manager into its London Internal Audit team, with a focus on Asset & Wealth Management . This is an excellent opportunity for an Internal Auditor who has built strong end-to-end audit experience and is now looking to take on greater responsibility within a high-quality global audit function. You do not need previous Asset or Wealth Management experience. Of greater importance is a strong grounding in Internal Audit methodology, risk and controls , together with the ability to work independently and use data analytics to enhance audit testing . The role Working within a small, experienced team, you will take responsibility across the audit lifecycle, including: Understanding business activities, processes, risks and control environments Developing risk-based audit and testing approaches Performing audit fieldwork and control testing Using data analytics and full-population testing to provide deeper assurance and identify trends or exceptions Assessing the significance and impact of issues identified Producing clear audit documentation and communicating findings Engaging directly with stakeholders across the business Monitoring agreed actions and improvements Contributing ideas to improve audit coverage and methodology The audit portfolio provides exposure across areas including Asset Management, investment teams, Business Operational Risk and wider Wealth Management activities . What we're looking for We are particularly interested in candidates with: Approximately 5-6 years' relevant experience , including meaningful Internal Audit experience Financial services experience A strong understanding of business processes, operational risk and controls Experience working across the full Internal Audit lifecycle The ability to develop and execute testing approaches with limited supervision Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience using data analytics within audit , ideally including large datasets and/or full-population testing The confidence to challenge constructively and take ownership of your work Previous Asset or Wealth Management experience would be advantageous but is not essential . ACA, ACCA, CIA or similar qualifications would be welcomed but are not mandatory where you can demonstrate strong practical Internal Audit experience. This opportunity is best suited to someone who already understands how an Internal Audit function operates and can contribute from the outset. Candidates looking to move directly from purely External Audit are unlikely to have the experience required. The opportunity You'll join a global financial services organisation offering excellent exposure, ongoing development and a genuine opportunity to progress your career within Internal Audit. Salary: £70,000-£80,000 base + bonus and benefits Location: London Working pattern: 4 days per week in the office / 1 day remote If you're an Internal Auditor looking for broader exposure, greater responsibility and the opportunity to develop within a global financial services environment, please apply with your CV for further information. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Communications Executive (Internal Communications) - Hybrid Do you have a passion for storytelling, sustainability, agriculture, farming or the environment? We're looking for a talented writer and editor to join a global organisation and bring important stories to life for employees across the business. From innovation and sustainability initiatives to customer success stories and industry insights, you'll help translate complex topics into engaging content that informs, inspires and connects colleagues to the organisation's mission. What you'll be doing Writing engaging articles, employee updates and intranet content Turning business, sustainability and innovation news into compelling internal stories Editing and improving content from stakeholders across the organisation Creating content for newsletters, internal campaigns and employee communications Helping colleagues understand why important business developments matter About you Experience in communications, journalism, content marketing or editorial roles Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills Strong attention to detail and ability to simplify complex subjects Experience creating content across digital and internal communication channels An interest in agriculture, food systems, sustainability, environmental issues or science-driven innovation would be highly advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your communications expertise with a genuine interest in helping tell stories that support sustainable agriculture, innovation and positive environmental impact. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.