Trainee Fund Accountant

Aztec Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Fareham is seeking an accounting assistant to support bookkeeping for fund structures and assist in preparing financial statements. Candidates should desire to study professional qualifications while possessing strong financial services knowledge and interpersonal skills. The role offers training to enhance professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Sound technical financial services knowledge.
• Computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping of funds and management companies.
• Prepare and proof investor reports and financial statements.
• Handle routine audit queries and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare tax returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
  
  

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• The candidate should have a desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification (supported by the Aztec Group)
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy and interpersonal skills are essential
  
  

We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance both your professional development and ability to provide sound accountancy services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients are at the heart of what we do.