Trainee Fund Accountant

Aztec Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual to assist with bookkeeping and financial reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will have sound financial services knowledge and a desire to pursue relevant professional qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing investor reports and maintaining accurate financial records. The firm provides in-house training to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Quick learner with new systems.
• Ability to build close working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping of funds and management companies.
• Prepare and reconcile investor reports and financial statements.
• Complete routine audit queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain records.
• Assist in preparing tax returns.

Skills

Desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification

Technical financial services knowledge

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports to 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.