Full job descriptionYour New CompanyJoin a market-leading and highly respected organisation known for delivering exceptional service, innovation, and long-term value to its clients. The business has built an outstanding reputation within its sector and prides itself on investing in both its people and technology. You’ll become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking culture where professional development is encouraged, achievements are recognised, and career progression is genuinely achievable.
Your New RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and high-performing team in a varied Fund Accountant position. Working closely with senior stakeholders, investors, auditors, and external advisers, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the effective management of a diverse portfolio of funds.The role offers significant exposure across fund operations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and investor relations, providing an excellent platform for someone looking to further develop their career within fund management.
Key Responsibilities* Review and oversee a broad range of financial transactions processed by the bookkeeping team.* Review bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.* Prepare treasury and liquidity reporting.* Manage bridging facilities and associated compliance reporting requirements.* Support external tax advisers with the preparation and review of VAT and Corporation Tax returns.* Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts.* Prepare and review quarterly investor reporting packs.* Assist with the preparation and review of audited and unaudited annual financial statements.* Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, legal professionals, and other key external stakeholders.* Support resource planning and delivery management to ensure client deadlines are consistently achieved.* Identify and implement process improvements, helping to enhance controls, policies, and procedures.* Gradually assume greater responsibility for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of clients as your experience develops.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have a strong technical accounting background combined with experience gained within fund accounting, fund administration, or a related investment management environment.
You will ideally possess:* Previous experience within a Fund Accountant or Fund Management accounting role.* ACA or ACCA Part Qualified* Strong experience preparing and reviewing external and statutory financial reporting.* A high level of attention to detail coupled with excellent analytical skills.* The ability to prioritise workloads effectively and manage competing deadlines.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships across multiple stakeholders.* A proactive approach and a genuine desire to contribute to a collaborative team environment.* Full right to work in the UK.
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