Assistant Manager, Accounting

Gen 2 Careers; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Southampton is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting services. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a minimum of 4 years accounting experience, and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, liaising with external providers, and participating in audits. The position is full-time with some flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years practical accounting work experience.
• Good knowledge of Luxembourg corporate laws and private equity fund structures is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of waterfall calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of client deliverables.
• Review journal entries including cash and non-cash transactions.
• Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external providers.

Skills

Invoicing

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Financial Accounting

Financial Reporting

Bookkeeping

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or a recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA)

Job description

Whats the role

This is a unique opportunity to assist our Luxembourg team with the management of day‑to‑day accounting services to ensure that the team consistently meets deadlines and always provides a first‑class and highly professional service. The right candidate will thrive in a collaborative entrepreneurial environment and be part of the team to further develop the business through its growth journey.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with the preparation and review of all client & Investor specific deliverables Net Asset Value calculations, Financial Statements, partner capital statements, capital call and distribution allocations and notices.
• Review journal entries including cash and non‑cash transactions. Perform a thorough detailed review of trial balance supporting work papers, waterfall schedules, preferred return calculations, IRRs.
• Prepare and review capital events activities including capital call allocations & notices, capital distribution allocations & notices and ensure all supporting documentation are filed as per internal procedures.
• Actively participate in weekly calls with clients as per engagement needs.
• Demonstrate understanding of the fund governing documents, industry guides, GAAP.
• Ensure control processes are adhered to and complex matters escalated appropriately.
• Actively participate in new client onboarding and fund setup (including and not limited to building financial statements dashboards, footnote disclosures, waterfalls and management fee calculation files).
• Lead the coordination of year‑end audits.
• Liaise with external providers to provide documents supporting the preparation of tax returns (CIT, MBT, NTW and VAT).
• Coordinate ad hoc requests as needed (e.g. audit confirms, quarterly KPIs, contribute to due diligence reviews).
• Coordinate with Manager on delegating tasks to team members.
• Assist junior level employees in career development goals.
• Provide training and guidance to Junior fund accountants.
• Participate in evaluating talent by providing constructive actionable feedback to the direct line manager.
• Ensure Gen II best practices and key policies are applied and any significant issues are brought to the manager’s attention.

The ideal background for this role

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or a recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA)
• A minimum of 4 years practical accounting work experience
• Good knowledge of Luxembourg corporate laws and private equity fund structures - Desirable
• Good Knowledge of US & LUX GAAP Desirable
• Strong knowledge of waterfall calculations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including contributing to and being part of a strong team spirit.
• Result‑orientated with a sense of responsibility and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Ability to work autonomously taking full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills complemented by a can‑do attitude.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Role Location / Hybrid Schedule

This role will be based in our Southampton office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individuals preferences and circumstances.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Invoicing, Accounting Tally, Accounting & Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial statement, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1