Senior Associate

Standish Management UK; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK in Halifax County, Canada is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting department. The role involves preparing fund-level financial statements, assisting with audits, and monitoring compliance with partnership agreements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 1-2 years of experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Standish promotes inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role.
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for fund families.
• Analyze and track partnership financial performance.
• Assist with audits and tax return reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‑out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‑of‑Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

Job Description

Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.

Essential Functions

• Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
• Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
• Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
• Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
• Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
• Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
• Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
• Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

Standish welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Standish will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.