Trainee Fund Accountant — Hybrid Jersey Role, ACA/ACCA Path

Gen II Fund Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services in Jersey is seeking a diligent Fund Accountant to join the finance team. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping for fund structures, record journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in preparing financial statements and investor reporting.

You will also help prepare Fund NAV packs, liaise with auditors, support capital calls and distributions, respond to investor queries, and operate within ISAE 3402 controls. A GCSE or equivalent and studying ACCA/ACA are expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent academic background.
• Willingness to study towards ACCA or ACA.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries for fund transactions and structures.
• Reconcile bank accounts, investments and balances.
• Maintain general ledgers.
• Prepare financial statements and investor reports.
• Prepare Fund NAV packs and working papers.
• Coordinate with auditors during year-end audits; provide supporting documentation.
• Assist in capital calls and distributions to investors.
• Respond to investor queries.
• Operate within ISAE 3402 controls environment.
• Liaise with external contacts to obtain information.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Willingness to study ACCA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gen II Fund Services in Jersey is seeking a diligent Fund Accountant to join the finance team. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping for fund structures, record journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in preparing financial statements and investor reporting.

You will also help prepare Fund NAV packs, liaise with auditors, support capital calls and distributions, respond to investor queries, and operate within ISAE 3402 controls. A GCSE or equivalent and studying ACCA/ACA are expected.