Junior Fund Accountant

Ogier; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Jersey is seeking a Junior Fund Accountant to join their Fund Administration team. This role is critical for maintaining the day-to-day integrity of ledgers and requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, maintaining accounting records, and collaborating with auditors to ensure high-quality accounting service delivery.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented individual required.
• Experience in Private Equity Funds is preferable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain detailed accounting transactions.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned funds.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and portfolios.
• Collaborate with auditors for efficient audit completion.
• Manage workflow to meet team objectives.
• Respond to financial and accounting queries.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Knowledge of fund accounting systems

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Investran

Yardi

ViewPoint

Job description

Department: Fund Administration - Ogier Global

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Jersey

Overview

Reporting to the Manager and working within the Jersey Fund Administration team, this role will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day integrity of ledgers.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Fund Accountant to join our Funds team within the Ogier Fund Administration team. The successful candidate will support the team in delivering high-quality accounting services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping - to record and maintain detailed accounting transactions, ensuring the accuracy of all entries
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for assigned funds
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, broker accounts, investment portfolios, etc. to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient completion of audits and financial reviews
• Manage workflow effectively to contribute to the team and company objectives in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the senior fund accountants to ensure timely and accurate client reporting
• Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting queries as and when required
• Attend CPD training in accordance with regulatory requirements and ensure that the same is adequate and relevant to the role and this job description
• Comply with internal policies and procedures
• Stay updated with industry, legal and regulatory requirements related to accounting and financial management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and competent with other Microsoft Office suites
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Has knowledge with one or more leading fund accounting system/s (e.g. Investran, Yardi or ViewPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience in Private Equity Funds is preferable