Fund Accountant, Real Assets

Aztec Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Work abroad up to 3 weeks per annum

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Job summary

Aztec Group is seeking a Fund Accountant in Real Assets to carry out routine accounting under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Manager. You’ll support bookkeeping for funds and related structures, prepare investor reports and statements, and assist with audits and tax returns.

The role emphasizes accuracy, IFRS/Lux GAAP awareness and collaboration across teams. Hybrid working in Southampton is offered with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance is required.
• ACCA or ACA study with part-qualification preferred.
• 2–4 years relevant experience in Real Assets is desirable.
• Lux GAAP/IFRS knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong computer literacy and regulatory reporting exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping of funds, management companies and fund structures.
• Assist with accounting tasks including preparation, reconciliation and investor reports.
• Handle routine audit queries and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and reconcile periodic bank statements and tax returns.
• Maintain Yardi, eFront and Excel working papers for bookkeeping.

Skills

Fund accounting

Yardi

IFRS knowledge

ACCA/ACA study

Excel

Education

Accounting, Economics or Finance degree

Tools

Yardi

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Fund Accountant, Real AssetsApply: Hybrid: Southampton: Full time: Posted Today: R0810At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit. **About the role:** **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.**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* Currently studying ACCA or ACA and ideally part-qualified* Between 2 - 4 years relevant experience, exposure to Real Assets industry and knowledge of Propco is advantageous* An understanding and exposure to Lux GAAP and IFRS is beneficial* Computer literacy skills are essential* Exposure to regulatory reporting is advantageous (BCL, CSSF reporting) We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:* Discretionary bonus scheme* Flexible, hybrid working* Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum* Generous holiday allowance* Pension scheme* Private medical insurance, including eye care* Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)* Worldwide travel insurance* Health and wellbeing programmes* On-site parking