Fund Accounting Officer

ACCA Careers; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study leave

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Mentoring program

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Alter Domus is seeking a proactive accounting assistant to support a Senior Officer in delivering services to clients across funds and corporate structures. You will assist with cash management, bookkeeping, and preparing management accounts and statutory statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.

This role requires a solid academic background and a willingness to study ACCA/ACA with study costs covered by Alter Domus.

Qualifications

• Educated to 5 GCSEs (Maths and English preferred); A-Levels or University degree.
• Studying or willing to study towards ACCA or ACA (study costs fully supported).
• Knowledge or experience in fund or corporate services accounting is an asset but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Officer in delivering accounting services for clients.
• Manage client cash flows and perform regular cash reconciliations.
• Help with bookkeeping and reporting for companies, funds and fund structures.
• Prepare management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Assist with audit queries and liaise with tax advisors on compliance.
• Respond to client tax planning requests in collaboration with external advisors.
• Be part of a team of accountants and meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Word

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs / A-Levels / University degree

Job description

About US

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at our website.

Job Description

• Aiding a Senior Officer in the delivery of all accounting services to certain clients.


• Conducting effective cash management of client entities and undertaking regular cash reconciliations.


• Assisting with the bookkeeping and reporting of companies, funds and associated fund structures.


• Assisting with the preparation of client entities management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.


• Assist with the completion of audit queries.


• Liaising with tax advisors in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities.


• Responding to clients' requests in terms of tax planning in close collaboration with external tax advisors, if needed.


• Being part of a team of part or fully qualified accountants and ensuring all reporting deadlines are adhered too.

Your Profile

• You will be educated to the equivalent of 5 GCSE’s (equivalent of grades 5 to 9 in Maths and English preferred), A-Level’s or University Degree.


• Studying or be prepared to study towards a recognised professional qualification, such as ACCA or ACA (study costs fully supported by Alter Domus)


• Knowledge or previous experience in fund or corporate services accounting will be considered as an asset (but not essential).


• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills.


• You possess team spirit, a willingness and capacity to build strong client relationships and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.


• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our Global Benefits Also Include

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave


• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!


• Continuous mentoring along your career progression


• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices


• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program


• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan


• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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