Fund Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Belfast is seeking a recently qualified accountant to manage financial reports for various funds. The role requires strong accounting skills, excellent communication, and the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with standards. You will work closely with clients and support the administration team, contributing to the development of company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting skills and technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare financial reports for a portfolio of funds.
• Maintain processes for timely delivery of client accounting requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and advisers to set account production timetables.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Professionalism

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Flexibility

Education

Recently qualified accountant

Job description

Job Description

The role involves planning and preparing financial reports for a portfolio of funds, ensuring deadlines are met and client accounting requirements are in compliance with contractual obligations.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of all entities within the fund structure, their transactions, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain processes for timely delivery of client accounting requirements related to financial reports and accounts.
• Apply current accounting standards (UK GAAP or IFRS) and best practices, updating as standards evolve.
• Establish reporting procedures for new funds based on fund documents and client needs.
• Support the administration team to ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping.
• Calculate Net Asset Values according to fund requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and advisers to set account production timetables.
• Participate in client meetings regarding accounts.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure timely audits.
• Meet regulatory and statutory reporting obligations.
• Adhere to and contribute to the development of company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

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Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a recently qualified accountant with:

• Strong accounting skills and technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Organizational and planning skills, managing priorities effectively
• Advanced Excel and IT skills
• Professionalism and client rapport skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving roles

Additional Information

Our core values include:

• Client Centric: Focused on providing expert solutions to meet client needs.
• Ambitious: Thinking globally, aiming high, and seizing opportunities.
• Agile: Acting on initiative, keeping processes simple and effective.
• Collaborative: Working together to find solutions efficiently.
• Ethical: Acting with integrity and building trust.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. For accommodations during the application process, contact us at [emailprotected].