Fund Accountant - Private Equity at Aztec Financial Services (Jersey) Ltd

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable job listing platform is looking for an individual to perform routine accounting tasks under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager. Responsibilities include bookkeeping for funds, assisting with audit queries, and maintaining accurate records using eFront and Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate should be studying towards a professional qualification in finance, possess financial services knowledge, and have strong computer literacy skills.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant professional qualification in finance.
• Some technical financial services knowledge is necessary.
• Essential computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeep funds and associated structures accurately.
• Assist with accounting and routine audit queries.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations.

Skills

Studying towards a relevant professional qualification

Technical financial services knowledge

Computer literacy

Tools

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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
• 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
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
• Assist and support the induction, integration and training of trainee staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise

• Will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification
• Some technical financial services knowledge
• Computer literacy skills are essential