Senior Fund Accountant

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (10%)

Hybrid/flexible working (2 days office

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

MCS Group are partnering with a global financial services provider to recruit a Senior Fund Accountant in their Belfast finance team. The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, investor reporting and supporting junior colleagues in a client-facing environment.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent presentational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of management accounts, financial statements and investor reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies across your portfolio.
• Oversee key fund accounting activities whilst supporting the development of processes, controls and maintain high service standards.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, auditors and advisers for accounting and reporting matters.
• Mentor and support junior team members, including contributing to a high performing team culture.

Skills

Accounting skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a global financial services provider to recruit a Senior Fund Accountant to join their expanding finance team in Belfast.

The Company:

Our client is a global financial services and asset-servicing provider that delivers corporate, fund, and fiduciary administration operating across over 20+ jurisdictions and are proud to be the trusted partner of over 8,000 clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team in a client facing role in a culture of support and recognition that provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow.

The Rewards:

As the successful Senior Fund Accountant, you will receive:

• Up to £52k base salary + extensive benefits;
• Annual bonus (10%);
• Hybrid/flexible working (2 days office based);

The Role:

Working as a senior member of the team, as the successful Senior Fund Accountant you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success and growth of the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of management accounts, financial statements and investor reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies across your portfolio.
• Oversee key fund accounting activities whilst supporting the development of processes, controls and maintain high service standards.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, auditors and advisers for accounting and reporting matters.
• Mentor and support junior team members, including contributing to a high performing team culture.

The Person:

The successful Senior Fund Accountant will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent presentational, written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail