Fund Accountant – Private Equity

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Job Description

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

  • Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary
  • Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc investor queries
  • Deal with the completion of routine audit queries
  • Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
  • Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
  • Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
  • Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

  • The candidate will be expected to be part qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
  • Previous industry experience 
  • Strong financial services experience (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
  • Computer literacy skills are essential
Salary: £40,000 to 45,000 Per Year

Job Summary

Jersey
Ref ID: 2998
£40,000 to 45,000 Per Year