Fund Accountant

Ruth Maskell Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to utilize their analytical and problem-solving abilities in a client-facing role. Responsibilities include preparing statutory financial statements, liaising with auditors, and demonstrating strong technical accounting skills, particularly in real estate funds. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA or ACCA qualification or have substantial relevant experience. A salary of £45,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a client-facing environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and liaising with auditors.
• Ability to interpret private equity and real estate agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting skills.
• Provide on-the-job training and lead team members.

Skills

Management

Structures

Training

Real Estate

Financial Statements

Asset Management

Accounting

Documentation

Business

Education

ACA or ACCA part-qualified

3+ years in a comparable position

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for a strong Fund Accountant to utilise their analytical and problem-solving skills in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a client-facing environment.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting skills, ideally within real estate funds or an asset management environment.
• Understand and interpret private equity and real estate structures, including LPA, debt documentation, sale and purchase agreements, leases, etc.
• Write reports, business correspondence, procedures manuals and performance measurement reports at asset and fund level.
• Provide on-the-job training and lead team members.
• Note: Registered candidates and work permits considered.

Salary: £45,000.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) part-qualified or 3+ years in a comparable position, if not qualified.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS and related statutory financial statements and auditor liaison.
• Strong technical accounting skills, ideally gained within real estate funds or an asset management environment.
• Deep understanding of private equity and real estate agreements and interpretation of terms within including LPA, debt documentation, sale and purchase agreements, leases, etc.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures manuals and performance measurement reports at asset and fund level.
• Experience in on-the-job training and leading team members.
• Eligibility: Registered candidates and work permits considered.

Required Skills

• Management
• Structures
• Training
• Real Estate
• Financial Statements
• Asset Management
• Accounting
• Documentation
• Business