Senior Fund Accountant - Private Funds & IFRS Expert

Highvern; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGHVERN, a private wealth, fund and corporate administrator, is seeking an experienced funds accountant. You will ensure accurate book-keeping for funds and corporate structures, prepare straightforward accounts and financial reporting, and deliver statements within regulatory timescales.

With at least 3 years in a funds environment and IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge, you will manage client relationships, mentor juniors, and support transition of new structures, all while upholding exceptional service

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in a funds environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date book-keeping for all fund and corporate structures.
• Independently prepare straightforward sets of accounts and financial reporting.
• Deliver financial statements and reporting within client/regulatory timescales.
• Manage queries and resolutions with clients, advisors and auditors.
• Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business.
• Provide exceptional service levels and client experience throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop relationships with clients and advisors, showing market awareness.
• Mentor junior staff under supervision of senior staff.
• Coordinate accounting matters for clients, including board/shareholder meetings.
• Process and coordinate routine fund accounting operations and recording.

Skills

Client service orientation

Communication skills

Independence

Deadline orientation

Team collaboration

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification in progress

Job description

HIGHVERN, a private wealth, fund and corporate administrator, is seeking an experienced funds accountant. You will ensure accurate book-keeping for funds and corporate structures, prepare straightforward accounts and financial reporting, and deliver statements within regulatory timescales.

With at least 3 years in a funds environment and IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge, you will manage client relationships, mentor juniors, and support transition of new structures, all while upholding exceptional service