Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Ruth Maskell Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an individual to support a team of accountants within their Private Equity division. The role includes bookkeeping, cash reconciliation, and preparing management accounts, along with client communication and support tasks. Ideal candidates should possess at least 2 A-levels and 3 GCSEs, with a desire to study for an accounting qualification such as ACCA or ACA. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are also required. This position is based in the Jersey office.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 2 A-levels and 3 GCSEs, specifically in English and Maths.
• Willingness to study for an accounting qualification like ACCA or ACA is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support accountants with bookkeeping and data uploads.
• Perform periodic cash at bank reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and investment reports.
• Ensure timely completion of allocated tasks.
• Communicate with clients and auditors for financial inquiries.

Skills

Accountants

Accruals

Bookkeeping

Bank Reconciliation

Attention To Detail

Financial Statements

Excel

Microsoft Office

Management

Education

Minimum of 2 A-levels and 3 GCSEs including English and Maths

Studying towards an appropriate accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description:

To support a team of accountants within the Private Equity team to deliver accounting services to a portfolio of clients through completion of bookkeeping, data uploads and other accounting related tasks as assigned.

• Performing periodic cash at bank reconciliation.
• Preparation of investment reports;
• Completion of bookkeeping and preparation of quarterly management accounts;
• Support in the computation of contractual accruals
• Annual accounts preparation for simple sets of financial statements reporting under applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supporting the team with day-to-day tasks, which includes account reconciliations and analysis.
• Communicating with clients and other stakeholders such as auditors and other Gen II internal teams to provide financial information and supporting documents, and responding to enquiries.
• Direct responsibility for ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks allocated.

The ideal background for this role:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 A - levels and 3 GCSEs and (or equivalent qualifications) including English and Maths.
• Be studying/willingness to study towards an appropriate accounting qualification such as ACCA/ACA is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Experience in bookkeeping accounting transactions.
• Experience in preparing financial statements is desirable.
• An awareness and understanding of the local finance industry, legislation and regulatory requirements in which we operate is desirable.
• Proficient in written and verbal English, with the ability to write concise emails, take notes, and assist in
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

This role is based in the Jersey office

Required Skills:

• Accountants
• AccrualsLegislation
• Analysis
• Enquiries
• Regulatory Requirements
• Bookkeeping
• Bank Reconciliation
• Word
• Attention To Detail
• Financial Statements
• Cash
• Excel
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance
• English
• Microsoft Office
• Management