Trainee Accountant: Real Estate & PE Finance — Office-based Training

Gen II Fund Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services is seeking a trainee accounting professional to support the Centre of Excellence and deliver accounting services across Gen II offices. You will handle a portfolio of clients, perform bank reconciliations, prepare management accounts and tax computations, and assist with VAT work, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Gen II procedures.

The role, based in the Southampton office, emphasizes collaboration and training with the team, with Agile Working options considered

Qualifications

• Direct experience of producing Management accounts and financial statements
• Experience in Real Estate or Private Equity fund environments
• Experience in keeping accounting transactions up to date and producing statements to IFRS or other standards

Responsibilities

• Hold portfolio of clients and perform regular bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and bookkeeping
• Calculate NAV and value investments, recording income/expenses
• Prepare annual accounts and regulatory filings as needed
• Assist with tax computations and VAT returns
• Support operations teams during high volume periods
• Communicate financial information to clients and stakeholders

Skills

Accounting principles

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Deadline driven

Education

Accounting & Finance degree

ACCA/ACA professional level

Tools

Investran

Yardi

Job description

Gen II Fund Services is seeking a trainee accounting professional to support the Centre of Excellence and deliver accounting services across Gen II offices. You will handle a portfolio of clients, perform bank reconciliations, prepare management accounts and tax computations, and assist with VAT work, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Gen II procedures.

The role, based in the Southampton office, emphasizes collaboration and training with the team, with Agile Working options considered