Fund Accounting Trainee: Launch Your Finance Career

Itchy Feet; United Kingdom, United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant to join a private wealth, fund, and corporate administration services provider. This full-time permanent role focuses on accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting for a client portfolio under senior supervision.

You will gain practical experience in technical financial services, maintaining records, preparing financial statements, and supporting client queries while contributing to high-quality client service in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate numeracy and computer literacy.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Show ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team.
• Possess a positive, personable attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Interest in pursuing a career in technical financial services.
• Preferred A-levels in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure up-to-date and accurate bookkeeping of all fund and corporate structures.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for a portfolio of clients, including analysis of cash payments and receipts.
• Assist in the initial setup of entity, investor, and other data cards in the accounting system under the supervision of a senior team member.
• Support the delivery of financial statements and specialized reporting within client and regulatory timelines.
• Manage and resolve proactive queries raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors, and auditors.
• Provide exceptional service levels and enhance client experience throughout the lifecycle of client engagements.
• Adhere to all relevant internal workflows, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

A-levels in relevant subjects

Job description

Not disclosed is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant to join a private wealth, fund, and corporate administration services provider. This full-time permanent role focuses on accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting for a client portfolio under senior supervision.

You will gain practical experience in technical financial services, maintaining records, preparing financial statements, and supporting client queries while contributing to high-quality client service in a professional environment.