Trainee Fund Accountant - Real Assets ›

Aztec; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accountant, where you'll be integral to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting a dynamic team. This role offers the chance to develop your accounting skills while working with clients in the real assets sector. You'll assist in preparing management accounts, financial statements, and VAT returns, ensuring compliance with various accounting standards. The company values professional growth, providing training for relevant qualifications and fostering a collaborative environment. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Ability to work abroad

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Investment in personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Desire to study towards ACA/ACCA qualification is essential.
• Proficient computer literacy skills and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare routine journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Team player

Education

Relevant Degree or A-Levels

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Yardi

eFront

RealPage

Job description

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

The Real Assets team works closely with clients to support investments into the development and rental/sale of residential, senior residential and student accommodation, as well as commercial and retail space across the UK.

In this role, you will work within a small team of Accountants, assisting with the routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

What you'll be doing

1. Maintaining accurate accounting records, including the preparation of routine journal entries, inputting invoices and assisting with payment processing in Yardi, eFront or RealPage.
2. Developing an understanding of the clients and industry, supporting the team in providing bespoke reporting within agreed deadlines to meet client needs.
3. Responsibility for routine deliverables such as monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations, including sourcing supporting documentation to evidence transactions.
4. Working with a small team of accountants, assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial statements under IFRS, UK GAAP and/or Lux GAAP.
5. Assisting with the completion of routine audit queries.
6. Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns.

What we're looking for

1. A relevant Degree or A-Levels are preferred.
2. Desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA (supported by the Aztec Group) is essential.
3. Proficient computer literacy skills and ability to learn new systems.
4. Confident and clear communication skills, both written and spoken.
5. Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
6. Ability to work to deadlines and balance study alongside work.
7. A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

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.

Who are we?

Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.

We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:

1. Discretionary bonus scheme.
2. Flexible, hybrid working.
3. Private medical insurance, including eye care.
4. Permanent health insurance.
5. Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit).
6. Worldwide travel insurance.
7. Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum.
8. Health and wellbeing programmes.
9. On-site parking.
10. Significant investment into your personal and professional development.