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At Mako, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

The finance team drives success by managing accounts payable, bookkeeping, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management. They ensure compliance through regulatory reporting and audits while maintaining financial integrity and shaping Mako's strategic financial future.

The Assistant Accountant role is an entry-level position designed to support the finance team across key functions. The successful candidate will assist with accounts payable tasks, including managing banks, expenses, credit cards, and supplier accounts. They will also support bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and treasury-related tasks.

The Accounts Assistant will work closely with senior accountants and other team members to ensure accurate financial records, effective expense management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers exposure to various aspects of finance and an opportunity to develop technical and interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.

What you’ll be involved in:

• Managing bank transactions, expense claims, credit cards, and supplier invoices
• Preparing and posting journals and assisting with reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with audits
• Communicating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries

What we need from you:

• A consultative and inclusive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with teams and suppliers
• Demonstrated ambition to learn and succeed, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset
• A related degree in finance, accounting, or business (desirable) and some prior experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a similar role

We are Mako

At Mako, we are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible leave and hybrid working policies
• Private health and dental insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Free access to the Mako gym
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support
• Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako Foundation

About Mako 

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please email and we will arrange this.

For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: .

Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.