Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity - Jersey

AP Personnel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting of private equity funds and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will be studying towards ACCA or ACA and possess strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and responding to audit queries. This position offers a comprehensive experience in fund accounting within a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant professional qualification like ACCA or ACA.
• Strong interpersonal skills for close working relationships.
• Proficient in eFront and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures.
• Bookkeeping for private equity funds and management companies.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations.
• Respond to routine audit queries.
• Mentor junior staff under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy (eFront, Excel)

Education

Studying towards ACCA or ACA

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a senior fund accountant to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a financial reporting manager. You will be responsible for the bookkeeping of a complex range of private equity funds, management companies and associated fund structures whilst liaising with clients and intermediaries. You will prepare periodic bank reconciliations and deal with the completion of routine audit queries. You will have the opportunity to act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of the financial reporting manager.


• Bookkeeping for a range of private equity funds, management companies and related structures; liaise with clients and intermediaries.


• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations.


• Respond to routine audit queries.


• Mentor junior staff under supervision of senior staff (opportunity).

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant professional qualification; ACCA professional level or ACA advanced level started.


• Computer literacy: eFront and Microsoft Excel.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.

How to apply

Applications can only be accepted from candidates who are entitled to work in the island.

For further details please contact Faron Le Prevost on 01534 753009 or send your current CV with any other relevant information to [e-mail]

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