Fund Accountant

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA support

Study leave

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Mentoring

Sports & social events

EAP

Employee Share Plan

Local benefits

Job summary

Alter Domus in London is seeking a Fund Accountant on a 12 month FTC to service a Real Estate client portfolio within a team. You will support bookkeeping, reporting, and the annual audit, while handling capital calls, distributions, subscriptions and redemptions.

You will collaborate with clients and intermediaries, contribute to KYC duties, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor KPIs. A degree and ACCA/ACA study focus are advantageous for progression.

Qualifications

• Education to the equivalent of A-Level or University Degree.
• Studying for ACCA/ACA or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong IT literacy with Excel & Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and reporting of funds and fund structures.
• Prepare management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Assist with the annual audit process.
• Process fund capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, and redemptions.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and intermediaries.
• Assist with KYC and due diligence files.
• Process client payments on bank platforms.
• Support regulatory and compliance processes.
• Monitor and deliver finance KPIs; assist ad hoc projects.

Skills

Team spirit

Client relations

Initiative

Communication

Excel

IT literacy

Education

University degree

ACCA/ACA studies

Tools

Word

IFRS

Job description

About Us

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

About Us

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

YOUR ROLE

We are currently hiring a Fund Accountant on a 12 month FTC in our London office where you will be responsible for helping to service our portfolio of Real Estate clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with the bookkeeping and reporting of funds and associated fund structures.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS (primary statements and notes utilising trial balances and associated documentation).
• Assist the team with the annual audit process.
• Assist with the processing of fund capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, and redemptions.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants, and tax advisors both in person and via written or telephone communication.
• Assistance with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence Files.
• Processing client payments on a variety of bank platforms.
• Assistance with Fund related regulatory & compliance processes.
• Assist with the monitoring and delivery of finance and compliance related KPIs.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required from time to time.

YOUR PROFILE

• You are educated to the equivalent of A-Level or University Degree (degrees in finance or accounting related subjects would be preferable but not mandatory). Candidates with relevant experience in an accounting or finance related role would be desirable, but graduates looking for their first role will also be considered.
• You are studying for or are prepared to study for a relevant professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA or equivalent.
• You possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.
• You are ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
• You can work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• You possess excellent communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel & Word skills.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our Global Benefits Also Include

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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