Senior Fund Accountant – Global Funds (Chelmsford)

Apex Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant for our Chelmsford office to oversee regulatory reporting for Unit Trusts, OEICs and Investment Trusts. You will work with the offshore team and liaise with ACD, Depositary, and Auditors to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

The role requires experience in fund accounting and strong Excel skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with OEICs, Unit Trusts and Investment Trusts in financial services.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with high standards.
• Strong Excel and data handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee OEIC, Unit Trust & Investment Trust interim and annual reports.
• Coordinate with offshore team on ACD, Depositary, Company Secretariat and auditors.
• Review distribution calculations prepared by offshore team.
• Review income forecasting, investment restrictions and performance summaries.
• Review monthly Depositary packs and respond to queries with offshore team.
• Review quarterly and annual VAT and CT600 tax returns, and related invoices.

Skills

Financial reporting

Securities administration

Deadline driven

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Job description

Apex Group is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant for our Chelmsford office to oversee regulatory reporting for Unit Trusts, OEICs and Investment Trusts. You will work with the offshore team and liaise with ACD, Depositary, and Auditors to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

The role requires experience in fund accounting and strong Excel skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain high quality standards.