Senior Fund Accountant

Apex Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund administration provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to ensure high standards of client service. This role requires three years of accounting experience in the Fund industry and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will prepare financial statements, train junior staff, and handle investor transactions, contributing to the efficiency of financial operations. If you're committed and ready to learn, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in the Fund industry desired.
• ACCA qualified or partly qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with fund accounting software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standard delivery to clients.
• Prepare financial statements and management accounts.
• Train and support Junior staff.
• Adhere to internal control procedures.
• Manage investor transactions and reports.

Skills

Accounting experience in Fund industry

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent time management and organization skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Team player

Education

ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Fund accounting software (Investran, Efront, Paxus, Allvue)

Job description

You can find out more about this in ourSenior Fund Accountant page is loaded## Senior Fund Accountantremote type: Onsitelocations: Trianontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-0021182The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for you**The Role & Key Responsibilities:**Ensure a high standard of delivery to clients; Train, appraise and motivate the team* To involve in the on-boarding process of Global Apex NAV operating offices* Primary day-to-day contact with brokers/custodians and clients for the funds in the portfolio* Adherence to and maintaining the Apex standard of service, policies and procedures* Cash and portfolio reconciliation to bank and broker* Prepare working files and NAV calculation for funds* Update the fund accounting system for funds in the portfolio* Use of accounting software* Ensure trade confirmation with broker* Completion of ad-hoc projects as required by clients or reporting line manager* Timely reporting of any issues to reporting line manager* Be proactive on promoting and driving efficiency initiatives* Recording of all investor transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and year-end procedures* Responsible for the training of Junior staff* Preparation and review of financial statements and management account* Liaison with auditor on financial statement statutory audit* Be a natural team player.* To promptly report to your reporting line manager.* Abide to internal control procedures* Any other duties as may be assigned* Organise and attend board meetings* Process invoices and bank transfers for fund clients, and ensure liaison with banks for settlements* Preparation and filing of statutory returns with relevant authorities* Understanding and application of AML/CFT regulations to funds in portfolio and to investor/client onboarding**Skills Required:*** Around 3+ years of accounting working experience in Fund industry would be an advantage* ACCA qualified or partly qualified or any equivalent qualification* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience on Fund accounting software (either Investran, Efront, Paxus or Allvue) will be an advantage* Excellent time and organisational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines* Hard worker ready to put in the extra hours* Good interpersonal communication skills* Organised, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks* Team PlayerDisclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.**About Apex Group**We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.