Senior Fund Accountant - Real Assets ›

Aztec; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values personal and professional growth! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in day-to-day accounting for diverse fund structures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS standards. As you mentor junior staff and handle a variety of accounting matters, you'll benefit from exceptional training and development programs. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company provides a flexible, hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Ability to work abroad

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist in ACCA or ACA with comprehensive knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in preparing statutory financial statements and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a complex range of funds and management companies.
• Prepare and reconcile investor reports and statutory financial statements.

Skills

UK GAAP

IFRS

Accounting

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

ACCA

ACA

Tools

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

With continued growth across the Aztec Group, we're always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey and help support current and future business needs. We are confident that we can provide you with a challenging career which offers exceptional learning and development opportunities combined with progression.

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.

What you'll be doing

1. Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
2. 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 ad hoc investor queries
3. Deal with the completion of routine audit queries and liaise with clients and intermediaries
4. Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions are completed within a robust control environment
5. Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
6. Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and other payments
7. Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of management

What we're looking for

1. The candidate will be expected to be qualified or a finalist (preferably ACCA or ACA)
2. Comprehensive knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
3. Experience of the preparation of statutory financial statements is essential
4. Experience of reviewing statutory accounts
5. Proficient in the use of Excel, new systems and software
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
7. Previous experience of training, coaching/mentoring of junior staff
8. Previous industry experience in Fund Administration is highly desirable

We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance your ability to provide sound accountancy services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as we value close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.

Who are we?

Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.

We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:

1. Discretionary bonus scheme
2. Flexible, hybrid working
3. Private medical insurance, including eye care
4. Permanent health insurance
5. Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
6. Worldwide travel insurance
7. Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
8. Health and wellbeing programmes
9. On-site parking
10. Significant investment into your personal and professional development