Senior Fund Accountant

Permian; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highvern is seeking a capable Fund Accountant to join our private wealth, fund and corporate administration team in Jersey. You will maintain accurate book-keeping for funds, prepare straightforward accounts, and deliver timely financial statements and reporting to clients and regulators.

With at least 3 years in funds, you will apply IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge, work independently yet collaboratively, and contribute to continuous improvement and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a funds environment.
• Up to date knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Demonstrable excellence and continuous improvement mindset.
• Deadline oriented with ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Book-keeping for fund and corporate structures with accuracy.
• Prepare straightforward sets of accounts and financial reporting.
• Deliver financial statements and investor/regulatory reporting within timescales.
• Proactively manage queries from clients, advisors and auditors.

Skills

Client service focus

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

ACA/ACCA (in progress or completed)

Job 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 book-keeping of all fund and corporate structures.
• Independently prepare straightforward sets of accounts and other financial reporting.
• Delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting (varying complexity) within client / regulatory timescales.
• Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
• 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 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

• Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience and demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment at a similar level, and good knowledge of associated basic accounts preparation.
• Up to date and good 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.
• Ability to deal with tasks independently.
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification as a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Number of open positions: 2