Fund Senior Accountant

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study support

Flexible holidays + birthday day off

Mentoring and career progression

Employee Share Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alter Domus is seeking a proactive Fund Services Associate in the UK to help service a portfolio of Real Estate clients. You will join a collaborative team, support bookkeeping and reporting under UK GAAP or IFRS, and assist with management accounts, financial statements, and audits.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting/finance, studying ACCA/ACA or equivalent, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and build client relationships.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level or university degree in finance or accounting.
• Studying for ACCA/ACA or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum 4+ years in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong client relationship and initiative skills.
• Excellent communication and IT literacy with Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist bookkeeping and reporting for funds and structures.
• Help prepare management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Support annual audit process
• Process fund capital calls, distributions, subscriptions & redemptions
• Be a point of contact for clients and intermediaries
• Assist with KYC and due diligence files
• Process client payments on bank platforms
• Support fund regulatory & compliance processes
• Help monitor finance and compliance KPIs
• Contribute to ad hoc projects

Skills

Team spirit

Client relationships

Communication skills

IT literacy (Excel/Word)

Work under pressure

Education

A-Level or University Degree in finance/accounting

Pursuing ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

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

We have vacancies in our Fund Services team where you will be responsible to help service our portfolio of Real Estate clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs. Specific responsibilities include the following.

• Assist with the bookkeeping and reporting of funds and associated fund structures;
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS (primary statements and notes utilising trial balances and associated documentation);
• Assist the team with the annual audit process;
• Assist with the processing of fund capital calls, distributions, subscriptions & redemptions;
• Act as a point of contact for clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants, and tax advisors both in person and via written or telephone communication;
• Assistance with the preparation, collation and ongoing monitoring of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence Files;
• Processing of client payments on a variety of bank platforms;
• Assistance with Fund related regulatory & compliance processes;
• Assist with the monitoring and delivery of finance & compliance related KPIs;
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required from time to time

Your Profile

• You are educated to the equivalent of A-Level or University Degree (degrees in finance or accounting related subjects would be preferable but not mandatory)
• You are studying for or are prepared to study for a relevant professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA or equivalent;
• You have 4+ years relevant experience in an accounting or finance related role;
• You possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.
• You are ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment;
• You have the ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines;
• You possess excellent communication skills;
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel & 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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