Trainee Accountant: NAV & PE Funds (IFRS)

Gen II Fund Services; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support its Centre of Excellence in delivering accounting services to Private Equity clients from our Southampton office. The role focuses on bookkeeping, management accounts, NAV calculations, tax computations and regulatory filings with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Private Equity team, develop through ACCA/ACA pathways, and benefit from agile/ office-based working

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Accounting & Finance.
• Willingness to study towards ACCA/ACA professional level.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure timely delivery of financial statements.
• Perform regular banking reconciliations and escalate anomalies.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and bookkeeping.
• Calculate NAV of funds and record investment income/expenses.
• Assist in annual accounts preparation and regulatory filings as needed.
• Support wider Operations teams during high-volume periods.
• Prepare tax computations and VAT returns or reverse charge calculations.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to provide financial information.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Team player

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance

ACCA/ACA professional level (willingness to study)

Job description

Gen II Fund Services is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support its Centre of Excellence in delivering accounting services to Private Equity clients from our Southampton office. The role focuses on bookkeeping, management accounts, NAV calculations, tax computations and regulatory filings with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Private Equity team, develop through ACCA/ACA pathways, and benefit from agile/ office-based working