Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Aztec Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Southampton is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with day-to-day accounting for private equity investment funds. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and supporting junior staff training. Candidates should be studying a relevant qualification, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and eFront. This role offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum

Regular social events

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Investment into personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Candidate expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Computer literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting matters including bookkeeping and preparation of reports.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Assist and support the training of Trainee staff.

Skills

Studying towards a relevant professional qualification

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical financial services knowledge

Training or mentoring experience

Education

ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

eFront

Job description

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

With continued growth across the Aztec Group, we're always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey and help support current and future business needs. We are confident that we can provide you with a challenging career which offers exceptional learning and development opportunities combined with progression.

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting and administration on a portfolio of private equity investment funds under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

What you\'ll be doing

• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the bookkeeping of all transactions, and the preparation of quarterly reports and statutory financial statements
• Assist with the completion of investor, client and audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Prepare drawdown and distribution calculations plus notices on an ad hoc basis when requested by clients
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
• Prepare and input payments for routine expenses, investment transactions and distributions to investors
• Assist and support the induction, integration and training of Trainee staff

What we\'re looking for

• The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level)
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be support through the Aztec Academy)
• Some previous experience of training or mentoring junior staff is beneficial

We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

Who are we?

Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn\'t is our identity – we\'re proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.

We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that\'s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people.

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Regular social events
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development