Senior Fund Accountant

aztecgroup; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Ability to work abroad for up to 3 we​

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Job summary

Aztec Group in Southampton is seeking a Senior Associate (Band 2) to develop expertise, build relationships, and own outcomes across fund accounting. You will handle accounting for a portfolio of fund structures, interpret LPA requirements, and assist with audits.

The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and hybrid working. You will mentor junior staff, lead client calls, and contribute to process improvements as part of Aztec's growth.

Qualifications

• Manage all accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures
• Interpret and apply complex LPA requirements to accounting processes
• Assist with completion of more complex audit queries
• Lead regular client calls and correspondence
• Mentor junior staff under supervision of senior staff
• Ensure internal control frameworks are followed in full
• Maintain accurate records on internal systems and Excel, and working paper schedules
• Prepare and reconcile periodic direct and indirect tax returns as relevant
• Support fund administration processes as required

Responsibilities

• Complete all accounting for a portfolio of fund structures and carry out equalisation calculations
• Apply complex LPA requirements to accounting processes
• Assist with audit queries
• Lead client calls and correspondence
• Mentor junior team members
• Maintain internal control frameworks
• Keep records up to date on systems and Excel
• Prepare and reconcile direct and indirect tax returns
• Support fund administration activities as needed

Job description

At Aztec, we're committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn't exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role

As a Senior Associate (Band 2), you will be responsible for developing your expertise, building meaningful relationships and taking ownership for outcomes. This will be achieved through growing subject matter expertise, contributing to process improvements and offering insights based on experience. You will be open-minded and embrace change whilst valuing diverse perspectives and channelling a 'can-do' attitude. You will support business and people growth, contributing towards team initiatives and mentoring newer team members, to enable Aztec's future ambitions.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the accurate preparation of equalisation and carry calculations
• Interpret and apply more complex LPA (Limited Partnership Agreement) requirements to accounting processes
• Provide assistance with completion of more complex audit queries
• Take an increasing lead in regular client calls and correspondence
• Undertake soft reviews of the work produced by more junior team members
• Ensure Aztec internal control frameworks are followed in full
• Maintain accurate records on internal systems and Microsoft Excel, working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns to the extent relevant
• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff
• Support with and/or complete fund administration processes as required.

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking