Accounting Manager

Apex Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Manager within the Real Assets division located in Jersey. This role involves managing a suite of fund accounting services for Real Assets clients, preparing financial statements, and supervising a team. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background, professional qualifications, and significant fund accounting experience, alongside leadership skills to drive a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dynamic and fast-paced team environment

Opportunity for process improvement and innovation

Diverse and globally recognized product line

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Substantial fund accounting experience, ideally in Real Assets or Private Equity.
• Experience managing a team and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex quarterly and semi-annual management accounts.
• Manage the audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Supervise junior team members and assist in their professional development.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

People management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Education

ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally, and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Manager - Real Assets

Role Location: Jersey

Department: Real Assets

Apex is looking for a manager within accounting to join a growing team providing a full suite of fund accounting and financial reporting services to our Real Assets fund clients. The role includes financial reporting, NAV reporting, and related duties, involving all aspects of accounting services for our portfolio of Real Assets fund clients. The purpose of this role is to account for a complex and varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Associate Director or Director.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review complex quarterly and semi-annual management and statutory accounts;
• Prepare and review complex NAV and NAV per share calculations;
• Prepare and review complex fund capital calls and distributions;
• Prepare and review Investor Capital Statements;
• First line review of routine accounting deliverables for real assets funds (management accounts, financial statements, NAV workings, distribution workings, etc.)
• Manage the audit process, maintain audit files, and liaise with auditors for portfolio clients;
• Liaise and act as the day-to-day contact with fund managers and external parties;
• Attend board meetings and present financial information;
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax returns and liaise with tax advisers;
• Manage and supervise junior team members, including coaching, mentoring, and setting objectives for periodic appraisals.

Skills Required:

• Hold a professional ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA qualification or equivalent;
• Substantial fund accounting experience, preferably within Real Assets or Private Equity;
• People management experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask;
• Knowledge of fund administration tasks is advantageous;
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

What you will get in return:

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that impacts revenue and sales pipeline.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and globally recognized product line.
• The chance to innovate, improve processes, and make a real difference.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model, and agency assistance will be engaged directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.