Fund Accountant - Real Assets

Aztec; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent financial services firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced accountant to join their Real Assets team. You will assist in accounting matters, prepare management accounts, and help train junior staff. Ideal candidates should be studying towards a relevant professional qualification and have over 2 years of experience in accounting. The firm offers a range of benefits including hybrid working and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant Accounting and/or Financial Statements preparation.
• Strong computer literacy skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, reconciliation, and proofing of management accounts.
• Review invoices and journal entries posted by junior colleagues.
• Assist in preparation and submission of VAT returns.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Studying towards ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Yardi

eFront

Real Page

Job description

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund and corporate structures, under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager, in the Real Assets team.

The Real Assets team works closely with clients to support investments into the development and rental / sale of residential, senior residential and student accommodation, as well as commercial and retail space across the UK.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of management accounts, statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc client or investor queries
• Developing a thorough understanding of the clients and industry, providing bespoke reporting within agreed deadlines to meet client needs
• Working closely with a small team of accountants to maintain accurate accounting records, reviewing invoices and journal entries posted into Yardi, eFront or Real Page by junior colleagues
• Preparing more complex journals and calculations for funds, management companies and associated fund structures within the team
• Consideration of technical accounting matters under IFRS, UK GAAP and/or Lux GAAP, supported by the Financial Reporting Manager and Technical Team
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assist and support the induction, integration and training of trainee staff, including some level of delegation and support to junior colleagues on an ongoing basis

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level )
• 2+ years relevant Accounting and / or Financial Statements preparation is essential
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Excellent communications skills and professional manner
• Ability to work to deadlines and high levels of accuracy
• Desire to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues

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.

Who are we?

Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.

We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development