Fund Accountant - Real Assets

Aztec Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support fund structures under the Financial Reporting Manager. Responsibilities include assisting with bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have a relevant degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance and ideally between 2-4 years of experience, including exposure to the Real Assets industry. Training for professional qualifications will be provided.

Benefits

Professional development support

In-house training programs

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of experience preferred, exposure to Real Assets industry.
• Understanding of Lux GAAP and IFRS is preferred.
• Expected to pursue a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping of funds and management companies.
• Prepare, reconcile, and proof investor reports and financial statements.
• Maintain accurate records on relevant software tools.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance

Tools

Yardi

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.