Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting

Mourant; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant seeks an Assistant Manager for its Funds Services team in Jersey. You will work with Fund Accounting to deliver financial reporting to diverse client entities, ensuring accurate records and timely statements. Grow through a variety of technical accounts and mentoring trainees.

Ideal candidates hold ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge and strong Excel skills. Jersey residency entitlements are required. This is a full-time role in Jersey.

Qualifications

• Makes course of action clear for financial reporting under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Maintains accurate accounting records across client entities.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements and periodic reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date accounting records in client databases (Viewpoint, Investran, Yardi).
• Prepare and review financial statements and periodic reports timely.
• Ensure deadlines and client expectations are met and communicated.
• Collaborate with administration and colleagues for accounting support.
• Mentor fund accounting trainees and uphold firm policies.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Attention to detail

Excel proficient

Data analysis

Mentoring junior staff

Residency entitlement (Jersey)

Flexible/adaptable

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS

Tools

Yardi

Investran/PCS

Viewpoint

Job description

Our Funds Services team in Jersey is growing!

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our growing Fund Services team in Jersey. In this role, you'll work closely with Fund Accounting team on the provision of financial reporting services to a range of client entities.

If you're looking to grow in your professional career and want to gain experience working on a variety of technical accounts across a wide portfolio of clients, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Investran and Yardi)
• Preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports
• Preparation and review of periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations, as required
• Ensure you have a detailed understanding of the transactions and clients you're dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
• Work with colleagues and team members to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
• Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required
• Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any queries
• Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
• Be an exam and career mentor to fund accounting trainee(s)
• Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures

About you

• Must hold 'Entitled' or 'Registered' residential status in Jersey, Channel Islands.
• Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience with good up to date technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application
• Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Yardi and Investran/PCS would be an advantage
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, with on the job coaching also provided
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A positive and flexible approach
• An aptitude for data analysis and problem solving

About Mourant

We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected. We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people in a team-spirited environment, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

If you would like to join an award winning and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email [e-mail].