Trainee Fund Accountant

Mourant; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant is offering a Trainee Fund Accountant position within our Fund Services team in Jersey. This role provides a solid foundation for building a career in financial services while studying toward a professional qualification.

You will work with experienced colleagues on various fund structures, gaining practical experience in a collaborative environment. You will develop technical accounting knowledge, support management accounts and reporting deliverables, and build relationships with

Qualifications

• Interest in accounting and financial services with the plan to study toward a professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with financial data.
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude to learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for a variety of fund clients.
• Develop understanding of client structures and transactions, seeking guidance and feedback to support your development.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial statements and other reporting deliverables.
• Collate information and documentation required by auditors.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, auditors and third-party service providers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client expectations and reporting deadlines are met.
• Support the resolution of accounting queries, providing information and explanations where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the firm's policies, procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Flexible

Interest in accounting/finance

Education

Pursuing professional qualification (ACCA/CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to start your career in finance and gain hands-on experience within a growing and dynamic funds business?We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Fund Accountant to join our Fund Services team in Jersey. This role offers an excellent foundation for someone keen to develop a career in financial services while studying towards a professional qualification. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll gain exposure to a variety of fund structures and clients, developing technical accounting knowledge and practical experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn and motivated to build a successful career in fund accounting, we'd love to hear from you.Applications closing date: 7 NovemberAbout the roleIn this role, you'll:Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for a variety of fund clients.Develop an understanding of client structures and transactions, seeking guidance and feedback to support your development.Assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial statements and other financial reporting deliverables.Collate information and documentation required by auditors.Build effective working relationships with clients, auditors and third-party service providers.Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client expectations and reporting deadlines are met.Support the resolution of accounting queries, providing information and explanations where required.Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the firm's policies, procedures and quality standards.About you – essential requirementsAn interest in accounting and financial services, with a desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for working with financial data.A positive, proactive and flexible approach, with a genuine desire to learn and develop.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our Recruitment team, please email [e-mail].