Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Aztec Group; St Peter Port; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible, hybrid working

Ability to work abroad for up to 3 wks

Job summary

Aztec Group is seeking a diligent fund accountant to carry out day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Manager.

You will bookkeep complex funds, prepare and reconcile investor reports and statutory statements, handle audit queries, and maintain eFront and Excel schedules, while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients.

We offer a competitive salary and a flexible, hybrid working arrangement with strong training through the Aztec Academy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a fund administration or financial services environment.
• Part qualified with ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge in financial services and accounting.
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and colleague relationships.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeep a complex range of funds and structures and liaise with clients.
• Prepare, reconcile, and proof investor reports and statutory financial statements.
• Address routine audit queries and support tax returns.
• Maintain accurate eFront and Excel working papers.
• Mentor junior staff under supervision of senior staff.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

ACCA/ACA in progress

Technical financial services knowledge

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent in progress

Tools

eFront

Microsoft Excel

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:

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and adhoc investor queries
• Deal with the completion of routine audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• 3 + years of relevant experience in a fund administration or financial services environment
• The candidate will be expected to be part qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level, or equivalent)
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Very good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

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