Assistant Fund Controller - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team in Basildon. The role involves collaborating on financial data analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have a strong academic background, ACA certification, and experience in financial reporting ideally within the asset management sector, combined with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonus

Excellent progression opportunities within a prestigious brand

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with strong academic background.
• 1–3 years post-qualification experience.
• Technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Calculate monthly NAVs and validate transactions.
• Prepare and deliver financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead audit processes and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

ACA Certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Assistant Fund Controller - Leading Firm, basildon

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Client:

JSS Search

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

JSS Financial Services are pleased to be partnered with a leading global alternative asset manager seeking to hire an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team. This firm manages a huge amount of assets across a broad array of investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, growth equity, and other alternative asset classes.

The successful candidate will join the London-based Fund Finance team, supporting a range of European funds across multiple strategies. Reporting to a Senior Fund Controller, the Assistant Fund Controller will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial, operational, and analytical support.

Role Highlights:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to calculate monthly NAVs and validate corporate-level transactions. This includes managing subscription and redemption activity, distribution and promote calculations, management fees, NAV allocations, liquidity forecasts, and general corporate expenses.
• Monitor fund liquidity, support treasury operations, and coordinate cash flows related to investor activity, ensuring funds are available where and when needed.
• Analyse complex financial data and provide timely, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Organize and facilitate fund board meetings, ensuring timely and robust reporting by coordinating across departments.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead external audit processes by coordinating with service providers, internal teams, and auditors; review and finalize financial disclosures.
• Support compliance with fund-level tax obligations and investor reporting in collaboration with internal tax teams and external advisors.
• Assist with technical accounting matters and various other projects as required throughout the year.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree-qualified with very strong academic background
• ACA with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
• Prior experience in credit funds or the asset management sector
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to support wider team initiatives and take ownership of cross-functional projects

What's on offer?

• Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonus
• Excellent progression opportunities within a prestigious brand