Fund Accountant - Real Assets

Aztec Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant - Real Assets. You'll assist with the day-to-day accounting for fund structures and prepare critical financial reports under the guidance of a Financial Reporting Manager. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree in Accounting or Finance and has 2 to 4 years of experience in the Real Assets sector. This role offers competitive compensation and support for professional development through training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in relevant field.
• 2 to 4 years experience preferred in the Real Assets industry.
• Computer literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping for funds and associated structures.
• Prepare investor reports and statutory financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain records.

Skills

Accounting principles

Computer literacy

Familiarity with Lux GAAP

Understanding of IFRS

Exposure to regulatory reporting

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance

Professional qualification support

Tools

Yardi

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fund Accountant - Real Assets

Aztec Group, London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Full time

Competitive

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad hoc requests
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on Yardi, 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Relevant degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance (Bachelor or Master degree)
• The candidate will be expected to study for a relevant professional qualification (supported by the Aztec Group)
• Between 2 – 4 years experience, exposure to Real Assets industry and knowledge of Propco preferred
• Exposure to regulatory reporting preferred (BCL, CSSF reporting)
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Understanding and exposure to Lux GAAP and IFRS preferred
• Computer literacy skills are essential

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