Manager, Fund Accounting & Administration

Saltgate; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in London is seeking a Senior Client Service Administrator to oversee administration and accounting deliverables for client portfolios. The ideal candidate will be degree qualified, ACCA qualified, and have strong technical knowledge in accounting. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in finance or related field.
• Experience in company secretary and administration.
• Ability to effectively manage client service deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and accounting client service deliverables.
• Manage and support team of administrators and accountants.
• Liaise with lawyers, auditors, and business partners.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of accounting

Intermediate to expert level user of Microsoft Excel

Team player with positive and can-do attitude

Education

Degree qualified, ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

GCSEs - minimum B in Maths and English

A-Levels - minimum ABB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Other accounting software

Job description

Why Saltgate?
Colleague or client, we invest in the best. As an independent and exclusive employer, we're a people-first business that truly prioritises our people above short-term profits.

We launched in 2007 to focus on investing in long-term relationships so we can deliver the best service to our blue-chip clients. At Saltgate, you'll get unique exposure to our clients, valuable experience, and continued opportunities for learning and development.

Cross-level collaboration is supported and encouraged. Our open plan office means you'll sit alongside and learn from our most experienced team members.

Saltgate has grown to three offices, over 200 colleagues, and more than US$100bn of assets under management, but we've kept the intimate, supportive spirit that makes us stand out.

Your role

Reporting to a Director, you will be primarily responsible for administration and accounting client service delivery for a portfolio of client structures.

As Senior point of contact, you will support the relevant team members reporting to you. You will manage and oversee client service deliverables for each structure within the portfolio.

Your focus

• Oversight of the administration and accounting client service deliverables for a portfolio of client structures
• Assist in the preparation and perform detailed review of administration and accounting outputs to high standard
• Proactive oversight and management of a team of administrators and accountants to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables
• Assist and liaise professionally with lawyers, auditors, and other Business Partners to effectively manage deliverables and expectations

Your experience

• Strong academic background (GCSEs - minimum B in Maths and English or equivalent and A-Levels - minimum ABB or equivalent, Degree qualified) ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience in company secretary and administration
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, company secretary and administration, corporate and funds legislation and regulations
• Team player with positive and can-do attitude
• Intermediate to expert level user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other accounting software

All individuals are assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall information security and data protection environment. This includes attending and completing all mandatory information security and data protection training and complying with all applicable policies and procedures.

Any questions or issues should be escalated in a timely manner to designated individuals, or if in doubt, consultation should take place with the relevant line manager.

Our pledge

As a people-first organisation, we aim to attract the best people and help them develop so they can deliver exceptional client services.

We embrace diversity and have a culture of openness, which is reflected in our core values - engagement, partnership, integrity, and commitment. Whether you're a client or a colleague, Saltgate will partner with you to ensure you can achieve your best.

Saltgate is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
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