Client Assistant Accountant, Funds

IQ-EQ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the City Of London is seeking an experienced professional to manage Private Equity or Real Estate clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing financial statements and ensuring effective communication with clients. The ideal applicant has a strong accounting background, relevant qualifications like IATI or ACCA, and experience in client management. This full-time opportunity emphasizes continuous learning and supports career development.

Qualifications

• Management of client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients.
• Ideally has experience reviewing working paper files and Financial Statements.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated Private Equity or Real Estate Clients.
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Communicate all cash movements between the Fund and its Investors.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Services

Journal Entries

Powerpoint

Account Management

Communication

CRM

General Ledger Accounts

Salesforce

Project Management

Client Services

Payroll

Customer Relationships

Client Management

Data Analysis

Education

Higher level education IATI qualification or equivalent

ACCA candidates (Passed 5 exams or more)

ACA candidates (Passed CAP1 exams)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Day to day responsibility for the management of designated Private Equity or Real Estate Clients
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
• Work closely with your line Manager and Technical & Training Team to ensure financial statements meet the Funds reporting requirements e.g. UK GAAP or IFRS
• Review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as Funds seek access to their commitments from investors.
• Review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment are accurately recorded so that proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors.
• Ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the Fund and its Investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors.
• Oversee the preparation and completion process of Client deliverables including agreeing timetables with Clients and thereafter monitoring progress against these to ensure deliverables are on track.
• Conduct regular Client calls with CFO or Financial controller to ensure open and effective communication at all times.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Responsible for supporting other staff as an expert on designated clients and funds.
• Gain a good understanding of the accounting framework for each designated client (as prescribed in the Funds legal documentation the LPA) and ensure the movement of funds and transactions are treated in accordance with this framework.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes to either gain efficiencies or reduce risk.

Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)

• Balances Stakeholders
• Courage
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Optimise Work Processes

Key behaviours we expect to see.

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold and Collaborative) the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following :

• Relationship building
• Team working
• Taking ownership
• Prioritisation
• Resilience
• Positivity

Qualifications : Required Experience

• Higher level education IATI qualification or equivalent
• ACCA candidates: Passed 5 exams or more.
• Those with 5 or more exemptions from their university course must have at least 2 years experience in an accounting role / professional environment.
• ACA candidates: Passed CAP1 exams.
• Those with CAP1 or CAP2 exemptions from their university course must have at least 2 years experience in an accounting role / professional environment.
• Ideally has experience reviewing working paper files and Financial Statements including disclosures or alternatively can demonstrate strong accounting background through previous experience and CPD.
• Management of client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills: Business Development, Customer Services, Journal Entries, Powerpiont, Account Management, Communication, CRM, General Ledger Accounts, Salesforce, Project Management, Client Services, Payroll, Customer Relationships, Client Management, Data Analysis

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1