Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Aztec Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a candidate for a role in accounting to support fund structures. You'll assist with bookkeeping and various accounting tasks under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager, and you will need to be studying towards a relevant qualification like ACCA or ACA. Training will be provided to enhance your professionalism and capability in technical knowledge.

Benefits

Training for professional qualifications

In-house technical training

Qualifications

• Expected to be studying towards ACCA Fundamental Skills or ACA Professional level.
• Some technical financial services knowledge is required.
• Essential computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeep funds and management companies within the team.
• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of financial statements.
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Excel.
• Assist in preparation of periodic tax returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

Studying towards ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

eFront

Job description

Overview

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeep funds, management companies and associated fund structures within the team
• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc investor queries
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
• Assist and support the induction, integration and training of trainee staff

Qualifications

• The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level)
• Some technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy skills are essential

Benefits

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.