Trainee Fund Accountant

Saltgate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Fund Accountant to manage bookkeeping and financial reporting. Applicants should possess strong academics and a willingness to pursue a recognized professional qualification. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and processing payments. The firm fosters a people-first culture, promoting personal development and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academics and willingness to study towards a recognised professional qualification.
• Able to clearly communicate across different audiences.
• Proactive and responsive; accountable for commitments.
• High level of motivation with a 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Undertake bookkeeping services for various entities.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Process payments according to policies.
• Liaise with clients and third parties professionally.

Skills

Strong academics

Clear communication

Proactive attitude

Accountability

High motivation

Education

Willingness to study towards a professional qualification

Job description

Why Saltgate?

Colleague or client, we invest in the best. As an independent and exclusive employer, we're a people‑first business that truly prioritises our people above short‑term profits. We launched in 2007 to focus on investing in long‑term relationships so we can deliver the best service to our blue‑chip clients. At Saltgate, you'll get unique exposure to our clients, valuable experience, and continued opportunities for learning and development. Cross‑level collaboration is supported and encouraged. Our open plan office means you'll sit alongside and learn from our most experienced team members. Saltgate has grown to three offices, over 200 colleagues, and more than US$100bn of assets under management, but we've kept the intimate, supportive spirit that makes us stand out.

Your role

Our Fund Accounting team at Saltgate are primarily responsible for all aspects of day‑to‑day accounting for one or more assigned structures. Reporting to the Senior Fund Accountant you will be responsible for undertaking bookkeeping, payments and assisting on the preparation of accounts. You will work closely with the team to build your knowledge and capability of the day‑to‑day accounting duties.

Your focus

• Undertake bookkeeping services for a range of entities up to trial balances level
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reporting and maintenance of account filing
• Process payments in line with policies and procedures
• Process unreconciled items identified between bank records and core systems
• Liaise professionally with clients and third parties by email, telephone and in person

Your experience

• Have strong academics and a willingness to study towards a recognised professional qualification
• Able to clearly communicate across different audiences and be an attentive listener
• Is proactive and responsive
• Be accountable to self and others to meet commitments
• Present a high level of motivation and demonstrate a "can do" attitude

All individuals are assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall information security and data protection environment. This includes attending and completing all mandatory information security and data protection training and complying with all applicable policies and procedures.

Our pledge

As a people‑first organisation, we aim to attract the best people and help them develop so they can deliver exceptional client services. We embrace diversity, and have a culture of openness, which is reflected in our core values – engagement, partnership, integrity, and commitment. Whether you're a client or a colleague, Saltgate will partner with you to ensure you can achieve your best.

Saltgate is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.