Fund Accountant

ACCA Careers; Bank; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

International mobility opportunities

Growing organisation & team culture

Job summary

Apex Group, established in Bermuda and now a global fund administrator, seeks a junior fund accounting professional to support statutory and NAV processes. You will liaise with clients, assist auditors, and help prepare accounts and tax returns across client portfolios.

The role requires 1–2 years’ accounting experience, ACCA qualification or part-qualification, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid work arrangement and international mobility are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience; fund industry preferred.
• ACCA qualified or partly qualified.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of fund accounting software preferred.
• Excellent time and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Hard worker willing to put in extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients as required.
• Deal and attend to clients’ inquiries promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare statutory and periodic accounts of the clients.
• Prepare statutory tax returns of the clients.
• Liaise with the independent auditors of the clients.
• Prepare bank transfers for client companies.
• Prepare subscriptions and redemption files for client companies.
• Assist in the preparation of NAV files for client companies.
• Attend to regulatory and compliance issues.
• Provide such assistance to your supervisors and colleagues as may be required from time to time.

Skills

Accounting experience

Time management

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Hard worker

Education

ACCA qualification (or Part-Qualified)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fund accounting software (Investran, Efront, Paxus, Allvue)

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients as required;
• Deal and attend to clients’ inquiries promptly and efficiently;
• Prepare statutory and periodic accounts of the clients;
• Prepare statutory tax returns of the clients;
• Liaise with the independent auditors of the clients;
• Prepare bank transfers for client companies;
• Prepare subscriptions and redemption files for client companies;
• Assist in the preparation of NAV files for client companies;
• Attend to regulatory and compliance issues;
• Provide such assistance to your supervisors and colleagues as may be required from time to time; and
• Deal with any other general matters relating to the clients’ affairs as may be required from time to time.

Skills Required

• Around 1-2 years of accounting working experience (Fund industry experience would be an advantage).
• ACCA quailed or partly quailed or any equivalent qualification.
• Prescient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience on Fund accounting software (Either Investran, Efront, Paxus or Allvue) will be an advantage.
• Excellent time and organisational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines.
• Hard worker ready to put in the extra hours.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Organised, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks.
• Team Player.

What You Will Get In Return

The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 8,000 staff across 40 + offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate and numerate employees who are not afraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do.

Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism, Apex provides a global platform to allow you to thrive.

• Fund Accounting/ NAV experience desired
• Exposure to fund structures across different jurisdictions, involving complex performance fee calc
• Possibility to be involved on some of main accounting software for both Hedge Fund and Private Equity available in the industry globally
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Growing organisation & great team culture where driving positive change for our people, planet and society is a key target
• International mobility opportunities

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.