Fund Accountant

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company based in Edinburgh is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join their Middle Office team. In this role, you will prepare accounting records, produce financial reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience within financial services and strong technical accounting knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development support

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fund Accountant within financial services.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and fund structures.
• Proficiency in producing accurate reports up to trial balance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for multiple investment funds.
• Produce financial reports, including profit & loss statements and balance sheets.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and other key ledger accounts.

Skills

Experience as a Fund Accountant

Technical knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in report production

Excellent Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Eden Scott's client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Fund Accountant to join their Middle Office team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment supporting a portfolio of investment funds, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for multiple investment funds.
• Produce financial reports, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, up to trial balance stage.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, investment portfolios, and other key ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise with auditors, fund managers, and other stakeholders to provide financial information and resolve queries.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and regulatory filings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fund Accountant within financial services.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and fund structures.
• Proficiency in producing accurate reports up to trial balance.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting or fund administration systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading financial services company in Edinburgh.
• Career development and professional study support.
• Inclusive and supportive working culture.

If you are passionate about fund accounting and have the skills to deliver accurate financial reporting, we'd love to hear from you.

Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.