Fund Accounting Manager

JSS; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking an ambitious Fund Accounting Manager to lead a growing investment reporting team in the UK. You will oversee 4 junior fund accountants and report to the Head of Finance, focusing on client delivery and value maximisation.

The role is ideal for a newly qualified ACA (or equivalent) with a passion for investment accounting, strong communication skills, and a professional, commercial approach to work.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA accountant or equivalent.
• Degree in Finance, Economics or Business.
• Good maths grades at GCSE and A-level.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily data processing of client investment transactions with the team.
• Oversee ongoing valuation of client portfolio investments.
• Attend weekly and monthly client calls as a key contact.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly client reporting.
• Onboard new clients and implement new accounts.
• Prepare and file financial statements and tax returns for corporate entities.
• Assist with sales presentations and pitches.
• Improve reporting packs and learn Addepar tools for clients.
• Engage in other finance projects, including AI integration.

Skills

Teamwork

Client management

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACA qualification (or equivalent)

Good degree in Finance, Economics or Business

GCSE Maths and Maths A-level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and focused individual to join our growing investment reporting team as a Fund Accounting Manager who will report into the Head of Finance. They will be overseeing an existing team of 4 junior fund accountants and take on various client managerial tasks. We are committed to delivering excellent service and maximising value for our clients. The role will suit a newly qualified ACA (or similar) accountant and an interest and knowledge in investment accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an entrepreneurial business which has plans for significant growth in 2027.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing all the client daily data processing of client investment transactions amongst the existing team
• Managing the ongoing valuation of all client portfolio investments
• Attending client weekly and monthly calls and becoming a key client relationship contact
• Managing the delivery of all client monthly and quarterly reporting
• Managing the onboarding of new clients and implementation of new accounts
• Managing the preparation and filing of financial statements and tax returns for corporate entities
• Assisting with new sales presentations and pitches
• Improving existing reporting packs and gaining knowledge on new Addepar tools which can be rolled out to current clients
• Getting involved with other finance related areas of the business and projects, including AI integration

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified ACA accountant (or similar)
• Good Degree in Finance, Economics or Business preferred
• Good grades in GCSE Maths and Maths A-level preferred
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in Microsoft office skills, with proven experience in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A strong team work ethic and excellent people skills
• A professional and commercial approach to work practices
• A strong interest in (and learning more about) investments and wealth management