Senior Accountant - Open Ended Funds

Ruth Maskell Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified accountant to deliver financial reporting for a range of complex clients including companies, trusts, and real estate entities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and expertise in accounting for fund structures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with VBA are essential. This role offers core working hours from 7 am to 3:30 pm and provides opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in accounting or related field.
• Experience of accounting for fund structures.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and experience with VBA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Net Asset Values for clients.
• Process subscription and redemption trading as required.
• Assist in the establishment of new Fund Classes.
• Attend client meetings regarding accounting as needed.
• Liaise with external contacts to provide information.
• Monitor profitability of engagements and report potential overruns.
• Assist with client-specific accounting procedures.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as necessary.

Skills

Structures

Trading

Real Estate

Financial Reporting

Accounting

Maintenance

Business

Microsoft Office

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

VBA

Job description

Job Description

7am 3:30pm core hours. This role benefits from early working hours due to the location of the client.

To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a range of complex clients, which may include company, trusts, SPVs, fund, unit trust and real estate entities and other complex structures – all in line with the defined business activities. All tasks to be carried out efficiently and effectively, in accordance with Gen IIs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Net Asset Values
• Process subscription and redemption trading
• Assist in the establishment of new Fund Classes
• Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
• Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
• Monitor profitability and recoverability of engagements and ensure that functions are carried out in accordance with agreed fee levels, and identify and report to the client accounting manager potential overruns at the earliest opportunity
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of client‑specific accounting procedures
• Assist with and contribute to ad‑hoc projects as required

Ideal Background for this Role

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
• At least 3 years PQE
• Experience of accounting for fund structures
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office
• Experience with VBA

Required Skills

• Structures
• Trading
• Real Estate
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Maintenance
• Business
• Microsoft Office