Manager, Fund Accounting

Highvern; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGHVERN seeks a qualified funds accountant to maintain accounting records for funds and corporate structures, deliver timely financial statements and investor reporting, and support optimised use of the firm’s technology platform.

You will work with senior staff to sustain service excellence, manage queries from clients and advisors, and contribute to the onboarding of new structures while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience in a funds environment at a similar level
• Regulatory and legal awareness in financial services
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate and adapt to deadlines

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date accounting records for funds and corporate structures
• Deliver financial statements and tailored reporting within client/regulatory timescales
• Assist senior team with our technology platform and process efficiency
• Coordinate routine and complex fund accounting operations and input to board/shareholder meetings
• Provide proactive query management and maintain client relationships throughout the lifecycle
• Mentor junior staff and support colleagues to ensure service excellence

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Independent worker

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to HIGHVERN. We are an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure up to date and accurate accounting records of all fund and corporate structures

• Delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting (varying complexity) within client / regulatory timescales

• Assist the senior team in optimizing use of our technology platform, including detailed input into capability in support of process efficiency, quality of output and proposition extension

• Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors

• Assist the senior team in maintaining book-keeping and accounting policies, procedures & controls that underpin service excellence and efficiency

• Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with our streamlined approach

• Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle

• Assist with the maintenance and development of client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness, in depth knowledge of clients’ structures and market awareness

• Act as a mentor to more junior staff under the supervision of senior staff

• Co-ordinate all accounting matters for clients, including regular reporting and attendance to board meetings and shareholder meetings (where applicable)

• Process and co-ordinate routine and complex fund accounting operations and accurate execution and recording of all related activities

• Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulations, providing challenge to these as appropriate to ensure efficiency of the business unit

Requirements:

• ACCA / ACA qualified

• Understanding of the requirements of quality client service

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment at a similar level, and strong knowledge of associated accounts preparation

• Up to date and strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

• Ability to demonstrate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

• Deadline oriented; ability to work collaboratively and flexibly

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

• Sound technical financial services knowledge including up to date knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements

• Ability to deal with tasks independently